仏涅槃図|Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu)
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 74 x 43 5/16 in. (188 x 110 cm) Overall with mounting: 114 1/2 × 56 in. (290.8 × 142.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 114 1/2 x 59 1/2 in. (290.8 x 151.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1944
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A crowded forest scene with many figures and animals surrounding a reclining figure, celestial beings above
Detailed Description
This vertical image depicts a densely populated scene set within a forest, framed by a decorative border. The overall color palette is muted, featuring earthy browns, greens, and reds, with accents of pink and lighter skin tones.In the upper section, a dark, cloudy sky is visible, against which several celestial figures float on stylized clouds. These figures wear flowing robes, with some holding circular objects resembling parasols or musical instruments. Below the sky, a dense forest occupies the middle ground, characterized by numerous trees with light pink blossoms and green foliage.At the center of the composition, a prominent figure lies horizontally on a raised, ornate platform or bed. This figure is light-skinned and appears to be covered by a light-colored garment. A large assembly of human-like figures surrounds this central reclining figure, some standing, others kneeling or seated. Their expressions are varied, and their clothing includes shades of red, white, and brown.The lower portion of the image is crowded with a diverse collection of animals and additional human-like figures. Animals such as a white elephant, a white horse, a tiger, and other stylized creatures are scattered across the brown ground. These animals are often interspersed with seated or kneeling human-like figures, filling the entire lower surface of the image.
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