Parinirvana of Sakyamuni, the Historical Buddha, 1682
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Ink and color on silkexpand_more
Gift of the Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture; formerly given to the Center by the Clark Family in honor of Dr Ben Shensonexpand_more 2013.29.124
Not on Viewexpand_more
At the moment of his death, the Buddha was said to enter nirvana. Around him are his disciples in monks’ robes, a group of five bodhisattvas with golden-yellow skin, guardian deities, monks, laymen, and animal beings. From above, the Buddha’s mother Maya descends with her entourage. All are shown expressing profound grief, and even the usually fierce, red-skinned Niō tumble in distress at the front of the dais.
Details
- Title
- Parinirvana of Sakyamuni, the Historical Buddha
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2013.29.124
- Curator Approved
This record has been reviewed by our curatorial staff but may be incomplete. These records are frequently revised and enhanced. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@artsmia.org.
Does something look wrong with this image? Let us know
Zoom in on the left to the detail you'd like to save. Click 'Save detail' and wait until the image updates. Right click the image to 'save image as' or copy link, or click the image to open in a new tab.