Title
Shakyamuni as an Ascetic, early 1300s. Creator: Unknown.
Caption
Shakyamuni as an Ascetic, early 1300s. This statue is of monumental scale and exceptionally fine workmanship. A work of this size and quality was likely to have been made in the official workshops under imperial auspices. The image of the ascetic Shakyamuni (the historical Buddha) is both powerful and immediate. Shakyamuni is portrayed in a state of contemplative meditation with closed eyes and an inward smile. He leans forward, head and hands resting on an upraised knee. The representation speaks eloquently of his withdrawal from the world to attain self-realization. It recalls another famous iconic image in the Cleveland collection depicting Shakyamuni descending from the mountains after enlightenment.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19G04_099
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
License type
Rights managed
Available size
52,2Mb (3,1Mb) / 12,2in x 16,7in / 3651 x 5000 (300dpi)