Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Color on silk; framed
Dimensions: Image: 56 × 29 1/4 in. (142.2 × 74.3 cm) Framed: 66 × 39 1/8 × 1 5/8 in. (167.6 × 99.4 × 4.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Zalstem-Zalessky, 1964
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A haloed figure descends a central ladder, surrounded by many figures, ornate buildings, and clouds
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a complex scene with a central figure descending a ladder. The upper portion of the image features a pinkish-red background with a white crackle pattern. In this area, multiple groups of figures, adorned with elaborate headdresses and garments, are seated in rows. Some are positioned within ornate, multi-tiered temple-like structures. Below this, a tall, multi-tiered ladder descends from a large, central temple-like building with a prominent, ornate roof. A figure in a red robe, with a golden halo around its head, stands on a lotus at the center of this ladder, facing forward with hands in a gesture of prayer. On either side of the ladder, numerous figures are depicted in various dynamic poses, some appearing to fly, all looking towards the central descending figure. They wear intricate clothing and headdresses. Buildings with ornate roofs are visible on both sides of the ladder, with figures looking out from windows. The background transitions to a dark blue in the lower half, with white, swirling cloud motifs. More figures, some with green or red skin, are shown flying or floating amidst the clouds. At the very bottom edge, a few small figures are visible, looking upwards.
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