元 王振鵬 維摩不二圖 卷|Vimalakirti and the Doctrine of Nonduality
The Met
Artist: Wang Zhenpeng(Chinese, active ca. 1275–1330)
Date: dated 1308
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: Image: 15 7/16 x 85 15/16 in. (39.2 x 218.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 15 13/16 in. x 29 ft. 4 5/8 in. (40.2 x 895.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1980
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Horizontal painting of a central robed figure on a platform, surrounded by multiple figures including an armored one
Detailed Description
This horizontal ink painting on a light-colored ground depicts a gathering of figures. In the center, a bearded figure with a cap and flowing robes sits cross-legged on a dark, rectangular raised platform. This central figure faces right, with one hand raised and the other holding an object. In front of the platform, on the ground, a smaller figure sits facing the central figure. A low, dark table with two small objects rests between them. To the left of the platform, a standing figure with an elaborate hairstyle and flowing robes holds a fan or flowers, facing towards the central figure. Further to the left, a tall, ornate, multi-tiered object on a stand is visible. To the right of the central figure, behind the platform, a group of five or six smaller, bald, robed figures are gathered, looking towards the central figure. Next to this group, a standing figure with flowing robes also faces left. At the far right, a large figure stands, wearing armor, a crown, and elaborate robes with flowing sashes, holding a long staff or weapon. All figures are rendered with fine lines and subtle ink washes, creating a sense of volume against the plain background.
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