국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Gathering of Four Buddhas
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Silk Fabric

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - adoration - Buddhist painting

  • Dimensions

    90.0x74.0cm(Image, Hanging scroll painting)

  • Designation

    Treasure 1326

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 14193

This is a painting of a gathering for the sermons of the four Buddhas, namely, Amitabha Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, Sakyamuni Buddha, and Maitreya Buddha. The painting was done at the suggestion of Yi Jong-rin (1538-1611), the first son of Prince Deogyang, who was himself the fifth son of King Jungjong. The painting was formerly enshrined at Sangwonsa Temple in Hamchang, the hometown of Yi Jong-rin’s grandfather-in-law. This Buddhist painting is one of the most renowned produced with the support of the royal family in the mid-Joseon Period.