薬師三尊|Triad of the Medicine Master Buddha Yakushi (Bhaisajya Buddha)
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: 17th or 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, metallic paint, and kirikane (cut gold) on silk
Dimensions: Image: 40 × 19 in. (101.6 × 48.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 68 × 23 7/8 in. (172.7 × 60.6 cm) Overall with knobs: 68 × 26 in. (172.7 × 66 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Sue Cassidy Clark, in honor of Barbara Brennan Ford, 2021
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central seated figure with a halo, flanked by two standing figures, against a gold background
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical composition featuring three figures against a gold background, framed by a light brown border. A large central figure is seated, facing forward, with legs crossed. This figure has dark hair, a light-colored face, and wears flowing, light-colored robes with subtle gold patterns. A circular gold halo surrounds the head, and a larger, fainter gold aura surrounds the body. The figure's right hand is raised slightly, palm outward, while the left hand rests in the lap, holding a small, dark, cylindrical object. The central figure sits on an elaborate, multi-tiered pedestal, primarily red and gold with intricate patterns and decorative elements. To the left and right of the central figure, two smaller standing figures are positioned, facing slightly inward. Both wear elaborate, patterned robes in shades of gold, red, and green, with long sleeves and flowing sashes. Each standing figure has a circular gold halo behind their head and holds a long, slender staff-like object. The figure on the left has a small white disc above their left shoulder, while the figure on the right has a small red disc above their right shoulder. Above the central figure, a decorative red and gold canopy-like structure hangs, adorned with multiple strands of small, bead-like elements. The top and bottom edges of the main gold background feature a horizontal band of green fabric with a repeating floral or geometric pattern.
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