Suwolgwaneumdo(1998)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1286

Category

Painting

Era

14세기경

Designated year

1998

Location

용인시, 경기도— 경기 용인시 처인구 용인대학로 134, 수장고 (삼가동)

Coordinates

37.227879, 127.170724Kakao address conversion

Avalokitesvara is a bodhisattva symbolizing benevolence, one that leads people from affliction to happiness. He appears in various forms in different circumstances. The painting of Water-Moon Avalokitesvara portrays the Pure Land where he lives. In this painting, Avalokitesvara sits on a rock with the right foot placed on the left lap and overlooks Sudhanakumâra, a scene appearing in Avatamsaksa Sutra. Behind Avalokitesvara are two bamboo trees. In front of him is a vase containing a willow twig. A circle portrayed with gold powder surrounds him. Red is chiefly used for the portrayal of contour lines and details. The ground and wrinkles of the robe were first painted in red and then in gold powder mixed with glue. Said circle contains lotus vine patterns, which are a feature of the Goryeo Period (918-1392). The part of the robe covering the lower part of the body is painted in red. It contains tortoise back-shaped patterns first painted in white and then in Indian ink. Repaired during the period 1994-1996, this piece shows that the colors have been preserved well. Overall, it leaves an impression of stability and follows the styles of the Buddhist paintings of the Goryeo Period. It displays exquisite, subdued beauty.

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