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Shakyamuni Buddha with scenes from his life story, by Unknown, unspecified, 1700

Shakyamuni Buddha with scenes from his life story

Unknown

1700

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Shakyamuni Buddha with scenes from his life story is a 1700 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Tibet, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1700 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a golden Buddha sitting in the center, wearing a red robe. Around him, tiny figures float in the sky, some on clouds, others in buildings or boats. The colors are bright—deep blues, reds, and greens—with lots of gold details. The Buddha holds a small object in his hands, and the background tells a story with many scenes, like a comic strip. This style comes from a place where art often mixes religion and daily life. Look up tibet next to see how this kind of art fits into its culture.

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