Amitabha Buddha with Assembly 아미타불회도
Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), late 18th century
Medium
Ink and color on silk or linen
Dimensions
168.8 × 208.3 cm (88 1/2 × 41 in.)
Classification
hanging scroll
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
80374
Art Historical Context
This magnificent hanging scroll, titled *Amitabha Buddha Assembly* (아미불회도), hails from Korea's Joseon dynasty in the late 18th. Created by an unknown artist using ink and color on silk or linen it measures an impressive 168.8 208.3 cm, making it a commanding presence suited for temple worship or private devotion. As a classic example of East Asian Buddhist painting, it centers on Amitabha Buddha, the enlightened figure presiding over the Western Pure Land—a paradise attainable through faith and recitation of his name. In Joseon Korea, where Neo-Confucianism dominated official culture, Buddhis...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...