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Fudō Myōō (Achala Vidyaraja), The Immovable Wisdom King, by Unknown, unspecified, 1250

Fudō Myōō (Achala Vidyaraja), The Immovable Wisdom King

Unknown

1250

unspecified

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Fudō Myōō (Achala Vidyaraja), The Immovable Wisdom King is a 1250 unspecified by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1250 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a figure with dark skin and a fierce expression, adorned with a crown and jewelry. The figure is surrounded by a halo of red flames and holds a sword in their right hand and a lasso in their left. At the bottom of the painting, two smaller figures are visible, one on either side of the central figure. The central figure is dressed in a long robe with intricate designs, and their hair is styled in a tall, curved shape. The background of the painting is dark, with a subtle pattern of gold and red hues. The painting's use of bold colors and dynamic composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure.

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