Sudosa Nosanabul Hanging Buddhist Painting (Gwaebultaeng)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1271

Category

Painting

Era

조선 숙종 30년(1704년)

Designated year

1997

Location

영천시, 경상북도— 경상북도 영천시 치산관광길 404(신녕면, 수도사)

Coordinates

36.038943, 128.718871

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. Rocana Buddha with a round face wears a crown. He holds a lotus twig with the right hand and raises it with the left hand. Seven miniature Vairocana Buddha-shaped images surround the crown, with a round mandorla portrayed behind the head. The Buddha has round, plump shoulders and hair reaching down to the elbows and wears a red robe. The lower part of the robe and the body mandorla are portrayed in blue. The five colored strands of ray from the back up to above the head add to the beauty of the painting. Using mostly red and green colors, the piece was made in 1704 (the 30th year of King Sukjong’s reign). It shows the features of Buddhist paintings of the late Joseon Period well. Looking rather rough as one made on coarse hemp cloth, the piece displays exquisiteness in portrayal, compact composition, and refined esthetic taste. It was repainted once in 1822 (the 22nd year of King Sunjo’s reign). The round face and shoulders, eyelashes, and colors show that the piece is typical of works made during the reign of Kings Hyojong and Sukjong. Thus, it is regarded as a valuable one by experts.

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