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Shakyamuni preaching
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Shakyamuni preaching

16th century · Color and gold on silk panel

From the collection of National Museum of Asian Art (Freer/Sackler). Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The Historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is shown seated on a throne in the form of a lotus, an important symbol in Buddhism representing, among other concepts, purity, perfection, and divine birth. The Buddha raises his right hand in a symbolic gesture, or mudra, of protection and reassurance, and his expression reflects a contemplative tranquillity that inspires peaceful meditation. This painting was originally mounted as a hanging scroll to be displayed on special occasions of ceremony or worship.

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Credit lineShakyamuni preaching. 16th century. National Museum of Asian Art (Freer/Sackler), Gift of Charles Lang Freer. CC0.
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