Geumdangsa Hanging Buddhist Painting (Gwaebultaeng)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1266

Category

Painting

Era

조선 숙종 18년(1692)

Designated year

1997

Location

진안군, 전북특별자치도— 전라북도 진안군 마이산남로 217 (마령면, 금당사)

Coordinates

35.747662, 127.390959

This type of large-sized painting used to be hung in the front courtyard of a temple hall at an open-air sermon session or ritual. The painting measures 9.66m (L) by 4.97m (W). The edge of the mandorla is adorned with flame patterns in flamboyant colors, with ten miniature Buddha images to the left and right of the Buddha. The crown worn by the Buddha contains images of many miniature Buddha faces and phoenixes. The face is disproportionately larger than the other parts of the body. Avalokitesvara holds a lotus twig. With its gorgeous adornments and patterns, the robe dominates the canvas. Crimson color is mostly used, with green, pink, and white colors creating a hazy, subdued atmosphere. The piece was made by four painters, including Myeongwon, in 1692 (the 18th year of King Sukjong’s reign). The overall flamboyant and hazy colors and patterns carry a feature of the Buddhist paintings of the 17th Century. This one, along with the hanging paintings in Tongdosa and Muryangsa Temples, is said to be one of the best hanging paintings made in the country.

Location