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Buddha Worship, 19th Century. Creator: Unknown
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Buddha Worship, 19th Century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Worship, 19th Century. This dynamic painting illustrates one of the Jataka tales--stories of the former lives of the Buddha. In these popular stories, which number in the hundreds, the Buddha takes various forms--human, divine, and animal--to carry out virtuous acts of charity, courage, and humility, setting an example for humanity
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Buddha Buddhist Buddhists Cloth Cross Legged Fotuo Legs Crossed Material Offering Offering Bowl Offerings Pigment Siam South East Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asian Thai Thailand Southeast Asia Underneath Walters Art Museum Worship Worshipping
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This 19th century painting, titled "Buddha Worship," depicts a group of men in traditional Southeast Asian attire gathered around the Bodhi Tree, a sacred Ficus religiosa tree under which the Buddha achieved enlightenment. The scene illustrates one of the Jataka tales, a collection of stories detailing the former lives of the Buddha, in which he takes various forms to perform virtuous acts. The men, dressed in colorful fabrics, are shown kneeling and offering food and other materials into a bowl placed at the base of the tree. The Buddha figure, depicted in cross-legged posture with his hands in the meditation mudra, sits serenely underneath the tree, surrounded by nature. The painting is executed in pigment on cloth, with intricate gold accents, and is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Southeast Asia. The painting's origins are unknown, but it is believed to date back to the 19th century. The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, is the current custodian of this exquisite work of art, which showcases the deep reverence and connection of the people of Southeast Asia to their religious beliefs and the natural world. The painting's vibrant colors and dynamic composition transport the viewer to another time and place, offering a glimpse into the cultural and spiritual traditions of the past.
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