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 from a cycle of eight scenes from the life of the Buddha; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 29 5/8 × 43 5/8 in. (75.2 × 110.8 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 Alvin Friedman-Kien, 1993
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central haloed figure on a pedestal, surrounded by smaller figures in a mountainous landscape
Detailed Description
A large central figure sits on a multi-tiered pedestal, surrounded by numerous smaller figures in a mountainous landscape. The central figure, rendered in light yellow and brown tones, sits with hands clasped at the chest, wearing a simple robe. A large, light-colored halo encircles the figure's head and body, with a smaller green halo positioned behind the head. The pedestal below is red and green with decorative elements. Groups of smaller figures are arranged on a flat, earthy-toned ground around the central figure. To the left and right of the central figure, several standing and seated figures, some with halos, wear robes in muted colors such as brown, red, and green. In the lower foreground, additional figures are seated on the ground, some in pairs or small groups, also in colored robes. Prominent green and brown mountains rise behind the figures, extending across the upper portion of the image. The mountains have textured surfaces, suggesting rock and foliage. A dark, almost black sky is visible above the mountains. On the far right, a waterfall cascades down a rocky cliff face, flowing into a lighter area below. The overall color palette is dominated by earthy browns, greens, and muted reds, with the central figure and halos providing lighter accents. The entire scene is framed by a narrow, patterned border.
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