Sakyamuni Buddha and Attendants
Ink on silk
Sakyamuni Buddha and Attendants
CHINA; Northern Song dynasty
Seal imprints on this painting indicate that it was stored in the imperial palace treasury during the rule of Emperor Huizong (reigned 1100–1125). The Buddha sits above the other figures on a lotus throne atop a Sumeru platform. A flaming nimbus surrounds the head. The aureole is depicted with simple black lines. Dressed in layered robes that hang over the front of the lotus throne, the Buddha forms mudras with both hands. Below the throne, the youthful Ananda, aged Mahayasyapa, two robust Heavenly Kings, and two elegant Bodhisattvas stand on lotus pedestals. Intricate patterns decorate the base of the throne and the Buddha’s robe. Masterfully varied lines and delicate shading result in a highly nuanced illustration.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Painting P-Z, page 784.
Cite this article:
author = Hsingyun and Youheng and Youlu and Wilson, Graham and Manho and Mankuang and Huntington, Susan,
booktitle = {Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Painting P-Z},
pages = 784,
title = {{Sakyamuni Buddha and Attendants}},
volume = 16,
year = {2016}}