Seonamsa Seokgamonibul Gwaebultaeng Mit Busogyumul (Collection)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1419

Category

Painting

Era

1753년(조선영조29)

Designated year

2004

Location

순천시, 전라남도— 전남 순천시 승주읍 선암사길 450, 선암사 (죽학리)

Coordinates

34.989500, 127.103400Museum-based location

This hanging painting of Sakyamuni Buddha is in the style of a dokjondo (painting of a single Buddhist figure). Its composition is simple, with the main Buddha standing alone on a red lotus flower pedestal, filling the entire canvas. In the top left section of the painting, a Buddhist figure, presumed to be Prabhutaratna Buddha, sits on a lion pedestal inside a gold pagoda elaborately adorned with bead decorations. Outside the pagoda is a Bodhisattva, presumed to be Daeyoseolbosal Bodhisattva, facing the Buddha with his hands in a hapjang (a gesture in which the palms of both hands are clasped together in front of the chest as a sign of reverence). Symmetrical to this, in the top right section, are ten Sibangbul (Buddhas in ten directions) seated on lion pedestals, each displaying a different hand gesture. The Gwaebul Chest for storing the painting has been preserved in good condition. It has fourteen lifting handles on the front and back, left and right sides, and metal corner ornaments in the shape of fish, lotus flowers and butterflies in openwork designs. Other relics that were found together with the painting include a brass huryeongtong (storage case), text of prayers in red ink on indigo paper (one sheet) and in Chinese ink on white paper (nine sheets), and Daranigyeong (Dharani Sutra) in red ink on white paper and in print (nine sheets). All of the relics are in good condition. The painting is a valuable piece for the study of the early artistic styles of Kwaeyun, the main court artist who participated in the production of this painting, and the artistic trends of Buddhist artists of the mid-18th century Joseon Dynasty. It is also an outstanding work of art displaying elegant and intricate brushwork in the figure’s facial features, hands and feet, and floral patterns.

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