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Monju Riding Lion with Attendants

Unknown

1204

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Medieval Religious Kamakura Period

Dominant colour

Monju Riding Lion with Attendants is a 1204 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Kamakura Period, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1204
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man riding a lion, with two attendants standing on either side. The man wears a red robe and holds a sword in his right hand, while the lion has its mouth open and appears to be roaring. The attendants are dressed in simpler robes and seem to be watching the man and lion. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and red dominating the scene. The background is dark, which helps the figures stand out. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the man and lion are about to spring into action. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art from this time period, you might want to explore the subject of the Kamakura period.