Bodhisattva, anonymous, 1800 - 1900

Bodhisattva, anonymous, 1800 - 1900

paper, h 126.5cm × w 74.0cm More details

Presented here is a bodhisattva: a being that has attained enlightenment, but compassionately refrains from entering nirvana in order to remain with humankind, helping those in need. The figure is depicted in bright, vividly contrasting colours. The painting served as a banner in open-air ceremonies, therefore the image had to be instantly visible even from considerable distances