Who painted Mandala of Vishnu?

Mandala of Vishnu was painted by Unknown in 1691.

Where can I see Mandala of Vishnu?

Mandala of Vishnu is held by Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

What movement is Mandala of Vishnu?

Mandala of Vishnu is associated with Byzantine icon painting.

Artwork

Mandala of Vishnu

Unknown , 1691

Mandala of Vishnu is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1691 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This square painting is a mandala, a symbolic spiritual representation in Hinduism and Buddhism, characterized by multiple layered images.

About this work

Overview

This square painting is a mandala, a symbolic spiritual representation in Hinduism and Buddhism, characterized by multiple layered images.

Subject & Meaning

At its center is a four-armed, crowned deity, likely Vishnu, surrounded by various figures, including other gods, within a complex, symbolic arrangement.

Technique & Style

Executed primarily in red, gold, and black, the painting features intricate gold details against a rich red background, conveying luxury.

Context

The mandala's design, with a central deity and peripheral scenes of gods, goddesses, and possibly mundane figures, reflects Hindu-Buddhist spiritual and cosmological themes.

Legacy

As a traditional mandala, this work embodies enduring Hindu-Buddhist artistic and spiritual practices, though its specific impact or influence is not detailed here.