Buddha on the Lotus Leaf

Buddha on the Lotus Leaf

Unknown Artist

1700 - 1799 Painting

18.146.3

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Buddha on the Lotus Leaf" is an 18th-century painting from Japan, created during the Edo period (1615–1868). This work, executed on paper, depicts the figure of the Buddha set against a background of radiating lines that suggest spiritual illumination. The Buddha is centrally positioned above a stylized lotus flower, a symbol often associated with purity and enlightenment in Buddhist tradition. The painting's monochromatic palette enhances the emphasis on the serene figure and its divine aura. The radiating lines, while simple, contribute to the overall composition, reinforcing the sacred atmosphere surrounding the subject. This painting reflects the artistic conventions and religious themes prevalent in Japanese art during the Edo period.

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