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Nehan: Death of the Buddha, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

Nehan: Death of the Buddha

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Dominant colour

Overview

Nehan: Death of the Buddha is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1650
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting, Nehan: Death of the Buddha, shows a large group of people surrounding a central figure lying down. The central figure is surrounded by a decorative border, and the people around them are dressed in traditional clothing. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes bold lines and bright colors. The scene is set in a forest, with trees visible in the background. The people in the painting are shown in various poses, some standing and others kneeling or sitting. The overall mood of the painting is one of reverence and respect. The painting's use of bold lines and bright colors is reminiscent of the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.

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