釈迦三尊十六羅漢像|Shaka (Shakyamuni), the Historical Buddha, with Two Attendant Bodhisattvas and Sixteen Arhats
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 56 1/8 × 29 13/16 in. (142.5 × 75.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 96 7/16 × 39 1/8 in. (245 × 99.3 cm) Overall with knobs: 96 7/16 × 42 3/8 in. (245 × 107.6 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A vertical painting: a central seated figure, many smaller figures, dark background, decorative border
Detailed Description
The artwork is a tall, rectangular painting, framed by a decorative border. The border features a gold floral pattern on a dark blue ground along the vertical sides, and a gold geometric pattern on a lighter ground along the horizontal top and bottom edges. The painting itself depicts a complex scene with numerous figures against a dark, earthy background that appears to be a mountainous or rocky landscape. At the top center, a prominent figure sits cross-legged on a red lotus-like base, wearing a light-colored upper garment and a red lower garment, with a faint halo behind its head. To its left and right, slightly below, are two other seated figures, one on a red cloud-like form and the other on a white, animal-like creature. These figures also have light skin and robes. Surrounding these central figures are several smaller, less distinct figures, some in red or green robes, often enveloped in faint, light-colored wisps. The middle section of the painting is densely populated with many smaller figures. They are depicted with varying skin tones, some with bald heads, and wearing simple robes in shades of brown, green, and red. They are arranged in clusters, sitting on ledges or within crevices of the dark, rugged landscape. Various objects such as bowls, staffs, and small offerings are visible among them. The figures are depicted in different postures, some with hands clasped or resting, others facing each other. Towards the bottom of the painting, the figures become somewhat larger and more clearly defined. On the lower left, a figure in a red robe and a dark, possibly black, hat sits on the ground, holding an object. To its right, another figure in an orange-brown robe sits cross-legged. The overall composition shows a large gathering of individuals within a natural, layered environment. The colors within the painting are generally muted, with accents of red, white, and gold providing contrast against the dark background.
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