『妙法蓮華経』 「薬草喩品第五」の内|“Parable of the Medicinal Herbs,” Chapter 5 of the Lotus Sutra
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: 12th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; gold and silver ink on indigo-dyed paper
Dimensions: 10 1/16 in. x 34 ft. 8 3/4 in. (25.6 x 1058.6 cm)
Credit Line: Seymour Fund, 1965
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Gold figures on a dark background, a large central seated figure, smaller figures, and narrative scenes
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical rectangular image rendered in gold on a dark, almost black, background. The composition is broadly divided into an upper section and a lower section, separated by undulating cloud-like forms. In the upper section, a large, central figure sits prominently on a multi-tiered platform with petal-like elements. This figure is depicted with a detailed halo and a larger mandorla, both radiating outwards. The figure's hands are in a specific gesture, and drapery flows around the body. Eight smaller figures, four on each side, are seated around the central figure, each with a halo. They are arranged on cloud-like platforms. Above these figures, stylized, rounded mountains and additional cloud forms are visible against the dark sky. The lower section depicts multiple groups of figures and elements. On the left, several figures are engaged in various activities. One group appears to be pulling a two-wheeled cart, while others stand nearby. A small, horned figure is visible in the upper left of this lower section. On the right side, figures are seated around a low table or platform, possibly within a structure indicated by vertical lines and a roof-like element. Several stylized trees are interspersed throughout this lower landscape. The entire image is characterized by intricate gold lines and solid gold areas, creating a strong contrast with the dark background.
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