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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Amida Buddha is a 1250 ink by Japanese 13th Century, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows rows of small, identical Buddha figures sitting cross-legged. They all have the same simple pose, with hands resting on their laps and a calm expression. The background is plain, and the figures are drawn in black ink on a light, worn paper. The repetition makes the image feel like a pattern or a grid. Each Buddha looks the same, which might be intentional to show unity or peace. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.
This artist carved a serene Amida Buddha from wood in 13th-century Japan. A single surviving fragment shows the figure’s calm face and folded hands, typical of the era’s devotional sculpture. The smooth planes and…
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