Artwork

Sudhana and a buffalo, folio 115 (recto) from a Gandavyuha-sutra (Scripture of the Supreme Array)

Sudhana and a buffalo, folio 115 (recto) from a Gandavyuha-sutra (Scripture of the Supreme Array) is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1104 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting is a folio from a sacred Buddhist text, the Gandavyuha-sutra.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a folio from a sacred Buddhist text, the Gandavyuha-sutra. It features a small scene of a figure beside a buffalo, set against a plain background.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts Sudhana, a figure from Buddhist scripture, standing beside a buffalo. The calm atmosphere suggests a moment of spiritual contemplation or connection.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by simple composition and faded colors. The figure's face is worn or blurred, while the surrounding text is written in an old script, indicating the work's age and potential wear over time.