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Mandala, by Unknown, unspecified, 1704

Mandala

Unknown

1704

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Mandala is a 1704 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Tibet, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1704 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a big circle packed with bright colors and lots of figures. At the center is a red-and-white square with smaller shapes inside. Around it, clouds float with seated people in robes. Outside the circle, more figures stand on clouds or sit on thrones. The colors are bold—reds, golds, and blues—with lots of tiny details. The figures look like they’re from a spiritual tradition, maybe linked to a place with deep cultural meaning. The design is very structured, almost like a map or a puzzle. Check out tibet next to see how this kind of art connects to its culture.

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