仏伝図|Scene from the Life of the Buddha
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Section of a wall panel mounted as a hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 29 1/2 × 43 1/2 in. (74.9 × 110.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 68 5/8 × 51 3/4 in. (174.3 × 131.4 cm) Overall with knobs: 68 5/8 × 54 1/2 in. (174.3 × 138.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Alvin E. Friedman-Kien, 1993
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ornate buildings and figures under a dark sky, with a golden, serpentine form emerging from above
Detailed Description
A complex scene features architectural elements and figures, set against a dark sky. The upper portion of the image is a dark, almost black expanse, from which a golden, serpentine cloud or dragon-like form emerges from the upper left, extending towards the center. A small, light-colored figure is faintly visible at the very top center, above the cloud. Below the dark sky, a broad, tan-colored area spans the mid-ground, appearing as an open space. On the left, a building with a green, curved roof and red accents is partially visible. Two figures with dark hair and light-colored faces stand near a red column in this area. Towards the right, a prominent, ornate structure with a red, flame-like top and a golden, circular base featuring a dark, swirling pattern dominates the mid-ground. A golden orb on a thin pole extends upwards from its peak. To the right of this structure, a group of figures, including one seated and several standing, are depicted on the tan ground. One figure appears to be holding a small, rectangular object. The lower part of the image is occupied by a large, tent-like structure with alternating red and dark blue or black stripes, extending across the bottom and rising towards the right. Red vertical elements are visible along the edges of this structure and other buildings. A bare tree is visible on the far right against the tan background. The overall color palette is muted, with gold, red, green, tan, and dark blue or black tones.
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