釈迦三尊十大弟子像|Shaka (Shakyamuni), the Historical Buddha, with Two Attendant Bodhisattvas and the Ten Great Disciples
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 42 x 22 1/8 in. (106.7 x 56.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 77 1/2 x 30 in. (196.9 x 76.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 77 1/2 x 32 in. (196.9 x 81.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Sue Cassidy Clark, in honor of Dr. Barbara Brennan Ford, 2009
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark, vertical image of a central haloed figure seated, with smaller figures and creatures
Detailed Description
The vertical image is predominantly dark with muted colors. At the center, a large, light-skinned figure sits cross-legged on a lotus-like base. This figure has a prominent blue halo behind its head and a larger blue aura behind its body. Its right hand is raised in a gesture, and its left hand rests in its lap. The figure wears dark robes. To the left and right of the central figure, and slightly below, are groups of smaller, standing figures. These figures appear human-like, some with shaved heads and wearing robes. Their skin tones are lighter against the dark background. Below the central figure, on a platform, are several small, light-colored, ornate objects, possibly ritual implements. Further down, in the lower third of the image, more figures are visible. On the left, a red-skinned, horned figure, appearing demonic, stands holding a weapon. To its right, another dark, monstrous figure with a wide, red mouth and fangs is visible. On the right side of the lower section, a large, white, animal-like creature, possibly an elephant or lion, is depicted, adorned with decorations and carrying figures on its back. Other smaller, less distinct figures are also present in this lower area, some appearing to be attendants or additional demonic entities. The colors are muted, with gold accents on some figures and objects, and a dark, almost black background. The image is framed by a reddish-brown border with a thin green and gold patterned strip on the inner edge.
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