Artwork
The Buddha Amida, from the triptych Approach of the Amida Trinity
The Buddha Amida, from the triptych Approach of the Amida Trinity is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1250 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. The Buddha Amida is a painting depicting a serene figure from a triptych, Approach of the Amida Trinity.
About this work
Overview
The Buddha Amida is a painting depicting a serene figure from a triptych, Approach of the Amida Trinity. It showcases a prominent, tranquil representation of a Buddhist deity.
Subject & Meaning
The figure, identified as Buddha Amida, is characterized by a calm demeanor and traditional attributes, including a lotus flower base and a simple robe. The golden rays emanating from behind the figure's head may symbolize enlightenment or divine light.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique utilizing contrasting light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. The dark background and the golden glow around the figure's head exemplify this technique, contributing to the overall serene atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
阿弥陀如来像|Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha
Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha (Raigō)
Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha (Raigō)
Welcoming Descent of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light, and His Holy Retinue
阿弥陀聖衆来迎図 |Welcoming Descent of Amida and Bodhisattvas
阿弥陀二十五菩薩来迎図|Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha and Twenty-five Bodhisattvas
仏伝図|Scene from the Life of the Buddha
The Buddha Preaching the “Perfection of Wisdom” (Prajnaparamita) Sutra