Artwork
Blessed Lord Buddha
Blessed Lord Buddha is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Blessed Lord Buddha is a painting that presents a central figure surrounded by smaller scenes. The work is characterized by simple, symbolic forms and a predominantly earthy color palette.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a large, serene Buddha figure seated under a red arch, flanked by smaller panels showing everyday life and rituals. The contrast between the central figure and the surrounding scenes suggests a narrative or symbolic relationship.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a non-realistic style, using flat figures and black outlines to create a sense of simplicity and symbolism. The color scheme is dominated by earthy tones, including browns, reds, and greens.
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
