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Guanyin
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Guanyin’s compassion led to the deity’s transformation from a male into a female form during the 10th and 11th centuries. In this portrayal, Guanyin takes the form of a woman, cradling a boy holding a lotus. This rendition, known as ‘Guanyin bestowing a child,’ originated in China.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineGuanyin. c. 1750 - c. 1800. He Chaozong. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
