涅槃図|Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu)
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 77 1/2 × 74 1/4 in. (196.9 × 188.6 cm) Overall with mounting: 10 ft. 10 in. × 77 1/2 in. (330.2 × 196.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 10 ft. 10 in. × 86 1/4 in. (330.2 × 219.1 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large figure lies under trees, surrounded by many smaller figures, animals, and a moon
Detailed Description
This vertical rectangular painting depicts a large, light-skinned figure lying horizontally on a green platform, draped in a red and orange robe, with eyes closed. This central figure is surrounded by a dense gathering of numerous smaller figures, both human-like and monstrous, many with expressive postures, some with downturned mouths or hands raised to their faces. They are arranged in rows around and behind the central figure, extending into a landscape dominated by tall, slender trees with green and brown foliage. Above the trees, a dark blue sky features a pale, full moon in the upper left. In the upper right, a group of figures floats on a white cloud. Below the central figure, more figures are gathered, some prostrate. The very bottom of the painting shows a diverse collection of animals, including a white horse, a peacock, various birds, a monkey, a tiger, a cat, and a deer, scattered across the green ground. The overall color palette includes muted greens and browns for the landscape, contrasted with vibrant reds, oranges, and blues for the figures' attire and skin.
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