Artwork

The Arhat Kalika

The Arhat Kalika, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650
The Arhat Kalika, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

The Arhat Kalika is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Arhat Kalika is a painting depicting a serene scene in a forest setting, held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, a man in a green robe, sits calmly on a rock, surrounded by other people and animals, suggesting a narrative or symbolic significance.

Technique & Style

The painting's use of subtle gradations of tone and atmosphere is reminiscent of the sfumato technique, which creates a soft, hazy effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known