Guanyin

Sōzan Genkyō, 1799 - 1869

Here the Buddhist deity Guanyin meditates under a willow beside the water. The inscription mentions his mercy and compassion for all living beings. Compassion is an essential part of Zen. ‘The willow is firm and flexible Guanyin is a willow His infinite compassion eases all suffering His vow to save all beings is as deep as the ocean.’

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-MAK-1786
  • Dimensionsheight 106.2 cm x width 30.6 cm
  • Physical characteristicsinkt op papier

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Guanyin

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-1786

  • Description

    Kannon.

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Sōzan Genkyō

  • Dating

    1799 - 1869

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    inkt op papier

  • Dimensions

    height 106.2 cm x width 30.6 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (gift F. Hess, 2018)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Menno Fitski, 'Het geluid van kikkers. De passie van Felix Hess voor Japanse zenschilderkunst', Aziatische Kunst 50/3 (2020), pp. 69-81.

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