Untitled
The Met
Artist: Jiang Jun
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 34 x 18 7/8in. (86.4 x 47.9cm) Image: 33 7/8 × 19 1/2 in. (86 × 49.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 47 1/2 × 27 in. (120.7 × 68.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Joseph Milner, 1952, and of Mrs. Joseph Milner, 1955
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central haloed figure sits on a lotus, flanked by two smaller figures, on a dark ground
Detailed Description
A vertical artwork features a central, seated figure rendered in light grey against a dark grey background, with gold accents. The figure occupies the upper half of the composition, facing forward with a neutral expression. A small golden dot is on the forehead, and another is on the crown of the head. The hair is depicted with tight curls. The figure wears simple, draped robes, and the hands are raised in front of the chest, palms facing each other, with golden details on the fingers. A large, circular halo surrounds the head, and a larger, oval-shaped aura with flame-like edges frames the entire upper body. The figure is seated on a multi-layered lotus throne, with some petals highlighted in gold. In the upper corners of the dark background, faint, light grey floral motifs are visible. Below the lotus throne, an elaborate, rectangular altar-like structure extends across the lower half of the artwork. This altar is dark grey, adorned with numerous small golden dots and intricate patterns, including square compartments with swirling designs. At the center of the altar's base, a small, golden, crown-like object is prominently displayed. Two smaller, seated figures, also in light grey with gold accents and halos, flank the altar on either side, each resting on a small lotus base and facing inward.
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