長命寺参詣曼荼羅図屏風|Chōmeiji Temple Pilgrimage Mandala
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: second quarter 16th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll remounted as a two-panel folding screen; ink, color, gofun (ground shell pigment), and gold on paper
Dimensions: Image: 58 3/8 × 63 3/8 in. (148.3 × 161 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Sue Cassidy Clark Gift, in honor of D. Max Moerman, 2016
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A panoramic view of a large temple complex, buildings, people, and boats on a mountain
Detailed Description
A multi-panel painting shows a vast landscape centered around a large temple complex on a mountain. The overall color palette is earthy, featuring dark greens, browns, reds, and whites. The upper portion of the painting shows dark green mountains with lighter green and brown patches, interspersed with white, stylized clouds. On the far left and right, a body of blue-green water is visible, with a waterfall cascading down the right side of the mountain. The central feature is a sprawling temple complex with multiple red-roofed buildings and white walls, situated on a prominent hill. Numerous small figures are depicted within its courtyards and on its elevated platforms. To the right of the main temple, a tall, multi-tiered pagoda with a red roof rises above the surrounding structures. The mountain slopes are densely covered with dark green trees and many smaller buildings, characterized by red or brown roofs and white walls. Winding paths connect these structures, populated by a multitude of small figures in various poses, many wearing white, red, or brown garments. Several areas feature white flowering trees. In the foreground, a wide, blue-green body of water flows across the bottom of the scene. Many small boats, each carrying several figures, navigate this water. Along the banks, more buildings are visible, including a prominent red torii-like gate on the right side. The ground and paths are rendered in a sandy brown color, providing a contrast to the green foliage and red roofs. The composition is dense with activity, showing numerous figures and structures spread across the mountainous terrain and along the waterway.
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