Bodhisattva — Anonymous

Anonymous. Painted 1800 - 1900.

Presented here is a bodhisattva: a being that has attained enlightenment, but compassionately refrains from entering nirvana in order to remain with humankind, helping those in need. The figure is depicted in bright, vividly contrasting colours. The painting served as a banner in open-air ceremonies, therefore the image had to be instantly visible even from considerable distances

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

dye, paper, ink · Original size: 74 × 126.5 cm · On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (gift of Ada Helena Hondius-Crone, 1978)

Print: 69.6 × 119 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20024354. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.