Who painted Mandala of the Three Shrines at Kumano?

Mandala of the Three Shrines at Kumano was painted by Unknown in 1304.

Where can I see Mandala of the Three Shrines at Kumano?

Mandala of the Three Shrines at Kumano is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Mandala of the Three Shrines at Kumano?

Mandala of the Three Shrines at Kumano is associated with Joseon dynasty painting.

Artwork

Mandala of the Three Shrines at Kumano

Unknown , 1304

Mandala of the Three Shrines at Kumano is an unspecified painting by the Joseon dynasty painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1304 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A hanging scroll painting depicts the three Kumano shrines in a stacked composition, viewed from above.

Accession no.: 1953.16
Credit line: John L. Severance Fund

About this work

Overview

A hanging scroll painting depicts the three Kumano shrines in a stacked composition, viewed from above. The shrines are accompanied by discs containing their Buddhist counterparts.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates the three shrines of Kumano - Nachi, Shingū, and Hongū - along with pilgrims and deities. The shrines are represented in a compressed, vertically arranged format, conveying the spiritual significance of the sites and the journey between them.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a bird's-eye perspective to depict the shrines and their surroundings, incorporating figures of pilgrims and deities along the pilgrimage route.

Legacy

This painting is the sole surviving work to represent all three Kumano shrines together in a single composition, making it a unique visual record of these sacred sites.