Bulguksa Yeongsanhoesangdo Mit Sacheonwang Mural Painting, Gyeongju

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1797

Category

Painting

Era

1769년(조선 영조 45년)

Designated year

2013

Location

경주시, 경상북도— 경상북도 경주시 불국로 385(진현동, 불국사)

Coordinates

35.789500, 129.332900Museum-based location

The Buddhist Paintings of Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju were produced in 1769 with the aid of a donation from Princess Hwawan, a daughter of King Yeongjo, and a court lady named Kim. The paintings include one Buddhist painting describing the Vulture Peak Assembly and two mural paintings about the Four Guardian Kings. The painting of the Vulture Peak Assembly is marked with the number 1769, the year in which it was painted, while the mural paintings of the Four Guardian Kings only show the names of the painters. However, it is assumed that these paintings were all made together in the same year, because the monk painters who did the painting of the Vulture Peak Assembly also participated in the creation of the mural paintings, and because all three paintings show similar characteristics in the expression of figures and coloring. The painting of the Vulture Peak Assembly was made by monk painters who stayed at several temples, including Tongdosa and Bongjeongsa, in the Gyeongsang-do area during the mid- and late 18th century. The paintings display the representative painting styles of the Gyeongsang-do area, such as the splendid yet calm colors and well-balanced composition. In addition, these paintings show an interesting side as Buddhist paintings of the late Joseon Period, as they constitute a rare, unique example of a set of Buddhist paintings that includes both a hanging painting and a mural painting.

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