Hamchang Sangwonsa Sabulhoetaeng

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1326

Category

Painting

Era

조선 명종 17년(1562)

Designated year

2001

Location

용산구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 (용산동6가, 국립중앙박물관)

Coordinates

37.524041, 126.980350

This is a unique style of a painting containing the four compacted scenes of sermon sessions attended by the Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, and Maitreya Buddha. The piece displays the Medicine Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, and Maitreya Buddha in a counter-clockwise direction. Below them are images of standing bodhisattvas -- the Four Guardian Kings -- and information on the pictures at the bottom. The Medicine Buddha holds a medicine casket in his left hand, which is placed on the lap. The Amitabha Buddha is surrounded by eight bodhisattvas. The empty space is filled with the images of bodhisattvas, the Four Guardian Kings, and people. The four Buddhas contained in a painting were based on the wish to pray for the peace of both the dead and the living. The painting was made by Yi Jong-rin (1536-1611) in 1562 (the 17th year of King Myeongjong’s reign) to pray for the six deceased, including his grandfather-in-law Gwon Chan and grandmother and for the nine living, including Ms. Yun (supposedly his grandmother-in-law) and father Yi Gi. Perhaps Yi Jong-rin made this painting out of a wish to get consolation with the help of Buddhas concerning the death of people close to him. This piece is a valuable material, one that provides clear information on when it was made and displays unique composition.

Location