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The Met

Artist: Unknown

Date: 1573–1619

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Distemper on cloth

Dimensions: Image: 27 3/8 × 18 1/2 in. (69.5 × 47 cm)

Credit Line: Zimmerman Family Collection, Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 2012

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Visual Summary

Brief Description

A central standing figure surrounded by numerous small scenes in a multi-tiered landscape

Detailed Description

The artwork is a vertical rectangular painting, framed by a plain brown border. The central and largest element is a standing figure, depicted within a dark blue, almond-shaped aura. This figure has light skin, calm facial features, and wears flowing robes in shades of red, gold, and green. The right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards, and the left hand points downwards. The figure stands on a large, ornate lotus pedestal, predominantly red and gold with intricate swirling patterns. Around the central figure, the painting is filled with numerous smaller scenes, arranged in a complex, multi-tiered landscape. These scenes are set against a backdrop of green hills, blue skies, and white clouds. Many small human figures are depicted in various activities, some seated, some standing, some interacting. Some figures are inside small, ornate buildings with red roofs and blue walls, while others are outdoors. Animals, such as white elephants and horses, also appear in some scenes. The scenes extend from the top to the bottom and left to right edges of the central aura, creating a dense arrangement of visual elements around the main figure. The overall color scheme includes dominant blues, greens, reds, and gold accents.

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