明 佚名 奉神圖 卷|Canonization scroll of Li Zhong
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: colophon dated 1641
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 19 in. × 30 ft. 3/4 in. (48.3 × 916.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 19 in. × 34 ft. 1 in. (48.3 × 1038.9 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1938
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Numerous crowned figures, some with halos, standing and seated amidst clouds and dragons
Detailed Description
A large assembly of figures, primarily human-like, is depicted against a light tan background. The scene is framed by a decorative border at the top and bottom, which includes white and red dragons intertwined with stylized red and blue floral motifs. In the upper section, a band of red, blue, and white clouds stretches across the width of the image. Below these clouds, a central group of nine figures stands within a large, light-colored cloud formation that rises from the bottom. These figures wear elaborate robes in shades of red, blue, and white, with some having dark hair and beards. They all wear crowns or distinct headpieces. To the left of this central group, two figures stand side-by-side. The leftmost figure wears light-colored robes and a crown. The figure next to them wears a red robe, a crown, and has a red halo behind their head. Further left, two more figures stand, also in elaborate robes and crowns. One of these figures appears to be riding a small, dark, animal-like creature. To the right of the central group, a single figure is seated on an elaborate throne-like structure, also enveloped in a large, light-colored cloud. This figure wears a crown and richly decorated robes. Below the seated figure, a dark, dragon-like creature is visible. The figures generally have light skin tones and neutral facial features. The overall color palette includes muted reds, blues, greens, and whites against the tan ground, with some gold accents.
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