Cheoneunsa Hanging Buddhist Painting (Gwaebultaeng)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1340

Category

Painting

Era

조선 현종 14년(1673)

Designated year

2002

Location

구례군, 전라남도— 전남 구례군 광의면 노고단로 209, 천은사 (방광리)

Coordinates

35.279589, 127.485705

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. This hanging painting contains the image of Shakyamuni Buddha standing alone and measures 894㎝ (L) by 567㎝ (W). The piece was made by painters Gyeongsim, Jigam, Neungseong, etc., in 1673 (the 14th year of King Hyeonjong’s reign). It displays a new trend of painting of the later 17th Century, with the grotesque appearance and unique colors, brush strokes, and patterns displaying a unique local atmosphere.

Location