Sakyamuni (Buddha), Descending from the Mountain

Hakuin, 1685 - 1769

Hakuin revived Zen painting in the 18th century with a precise characterization of the figures depicted. For example, here he aptly portrayed the resolve in Buddha’s face. Buddha descends from the mountain after having fasted and meditated for six years. He returns emaciated, yet in an enlightened state, ready to proclaim his message to the world.

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-MAK-1804
  • Dimensionsheight 42.1 cm x width 25.7 cm
  • Physical characteristicsinkt op papier

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Sakyamuni (Buddha), Descending from the Mountain

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-1804

  • Description

    Shakamuni.

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Hakuin

  • Dating

    1685 - 1769

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    inkt op papier

  • Dimensions

    height 42.1 cm x width 25.7 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (gift F. Hess, 2019)

  • 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 and loose folding plate.

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