Amitabha
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows Amitabha Buddha seated on a blue lotus. His hands form a gentle teaching gesture. Two disciples stand beside him. Colorful spirits glow behind the group. It’s painted on silk, a common material for Asian art. The gold halo around Amitabha shines bright. The artist used fine brushwork to show details like the lotus petals. This style looks similar to other 19th-century Buddhist paintings. See more like it at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
