松下達摩図

松下達摩図

Unknown artist

Colors in this work

Details

Holding institution
Tokyo National Museum
Image provider
wikimedia-commons
License
Public domain
Credit
Tokyo National Museum

Art Genome Taxonomy

10 tags

Subject Matter

  • Deities and Holy Figures Metadata · 98%

    The catalog title 松下達摩図 and the associated source record identify the depicted subject as Bodhidharma beneath a pine tree.

  • Figures in Nature Visual · 96%

    The seated figure is surrounded by a pine tree, clouds, rocks, and vegetation, placing the human subject within an extensive natural setting.

  • Text Visual · 94%

    The right side contains a clearly visible written inscription, although its characters and meaning are not translated here.

Visual Qualities

  • Calligraphic Visual · 98%

    A prominent vertical inscription in dark brushwork appears on the right side of the composition, alongside seal marks.

  • Earth Tones Visual · 88%

    The image is dominated by dark brown, ochre, and muted umber hues, producing an earth-toned appearance.

  • Highly Detailed Visual · 82%

    Pine needles, branches, drapery, rock surfaces, and facial features are articulated with extensive fine linear marks despite the dark reproduction.

Medium and Techniques

  • Hanging Scroll Visual · 95%

    The work is presented vertically with a visible textile mounting and decorative upper and lower borders characteristic of a hanging-scroll format.

Time Periods

  • 1000 - 1400 CE Art Metadata · 90%

    The canonical date is given as early 14th century, which falls within the 1000–1400 CE period.

Geographic Regions

  • Japanese Art Metadata · 98%

    The canonical record classifies the work as Japanese painting or print and identifies the holding institution as the Tokyo National Museum.

Cultural and Religious Styles

  • Bodhidharma is a Buddhist religious figure according to the title and source metadata; the image presents a monumental robed figure in a devotional, icon-like setting.

Source & rights

Inscription by Issan Ichinei (1247 - 1317) Details on Google Art Project. qQFFBD9W_aokow at Google Cultural Institute maximum zoom level

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