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Painting of Amitabha Buddha Preaching to a Gathering in Paradise
- Culture / Period
Joseon Dynasty
- Materials
Silk Fabric - Silk
- Dimensions
307.5x244.0cm(Hanging scroll painting)
- Accession Number
Deoksu 2680
In this painting, Amitabha Buddha is preaching in the Buddhist paradise surrounded by six bodhisattvas, including Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. This masterpiece was painted by the monk-painter Uigyun from Donghwasa Temple in Daegu for enshrinement in the temple’s main prayer hall. The painting is notable for its simple composition