迎接曼荼羅図|Descent and Return of Amida to Western Paradise with a Believer's Soul (Gōshō mandara)
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1300
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 44 in. × 20 7/8 in. (111.8 × 53 cm) Overall with mounting: 80 1/2 × 27 3/4 in. (204.5 × 70.5 cm) Overall with knobs: 80 1/2 × 30 in. (204.5 × 76.2 cm)
Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical painting of numerous figures, an ornate building, and landscape in a dark setting
Detailed Description
The vertical painting depicts a dense, multi-layered scene filled with numerous figures, architectural elements, and natural forms against a dark background. In the upper left, a large, ornate multi-tiered building with a green roof, red pillars, and gold details rests on a golden, cloud-like landmass. To its right, a large group of figures, many with circular glowing forms behind their heads, are clustered, with a prominent standing figure at their center. Many smaller figures appear to be flying or floating in the dark space above and around them. The middle section continues with more groups of figures, some standing, some seated on clouds or circular pedestals, all with circular glowing forms behind their heads. On the far left, a large, dark green and brown rock formation or mountain extends downwards. A central standing figure, similar to the one above, is surrounded by smaller figures. The dark background is populated by countless faint, smaller figures. In the lower section, a body of water with blue and green tones is visible on the left, bordered by sparse, dark vegetation. To the right, more groups of figures are seated on the ground or on clouds. A small, ornate structure, possibly an altar or shrine, with a white, cloud-like element above it, is situated in the lower right. The figures throughout the painting wear elaborate robes and headdresses, and are depicted in various poses, some holding objects. The overall color palette is muted, dominated by dark browns and greens, with accents of red, blue, and gold.
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