八童子図|Eight Attendants of Fudō Myōō
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Door of a portable shrine; ink, color, and gold on lacquered wood
Dimensions: H. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm); Th. 1/8 in. (.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1966
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Multiple figures, including adults and children, in elaborate red and gold garments against a dark background
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular image shows multiple figures against a dark, almost black background. The figures are rendered in shades of red, orange, gold, and light skin tones, with black outlines. In the upper left, three figures are grouped. The topmost figure is red-skinned with dark hair, looking upwards. Below and slightly to the right, a larger, red-skinned figure with a stern expression and dark hair is seated with bent legs. To the left and slightly below, a smaller, child-like figure with light skin and dark hair looks forward with raised arms. All three wear red, orange, and gold patterned garments. In the upper right, two figures are positioned. The upper figure is adult-like with light skin and dark hair, seated with bent legs, holding a small, light-colored object. Below and slightly to the left, a smaller, child-like figure with light skin and dark hair is kneeling and looking upwards. Both wear patterned garments. In the bottom left, a dynamic figure with light skin, dark hair, and an elaborate golden headdress is depicted in motion, adorned with flowing red, orange, and gold garments and long, dark, wavy elements. In the bottom right, another dynamic figure, similar in appearance, is shown with light skin, dark hair, an elaborate golden headdress, and flowing red, orange, and gold garments with long, dark, wavy elements, appearing to stand or float. The figures are arranged in a scattered composition, with vibrant colors and gold accents highlighting details against the dark ground.
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