仏伝図|Scene from the Life of the Buddha

Unknown

early 15th century · Section of a wall panel mounted as a hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk · Asian Art

On the right side of the painting, Queen Maya grasps a tree branch while walking through the Lumbini gardens, and the baby emerges from her side. On the left, heavenly musicians play music and throw flowers in celebration as the newborn immediately takes seven steps marked by lotus flowers and, raising his right hand, declares, "Among all divine beings, only I am lord, most holy and victorious." He is then given his first bath—a heavenly lustration by dragons.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 15th century

Medium

Section of a wall panel mounted as a hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Alvin Friedman-Kien, 1993