Who created "Benten ( Sarasvati ) seated on a rock"?

Benten ( Sarasvati ) seated on a rock was created by Kano Tsunenobu ç©éå¸¸ä¿¡ (1636-1713) in mid 17th-early 18th century.

When was "Benten ( Sarasvati ) seated on a rock" created?

This artwork was created mid 17th-early 18th century.

Is "Benten ( Sarasvati ) seated on a rock" in the public domain?

Yes, Benten ( Sarasvati ) seated on a rock is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Benten (<em>Sarasvati</em>) seated on a rock

Kano Tsunenobu ç©éå¸¸ä¿¡ (1636-1713)

mid 17th-early 18th century

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number

F1904.376

Tags

BentenCharles Lang Freer collectionEdo period (1615 - 1868)JapanJapanese ArtSarasvatibiwa

About this artwork

To 1904

Art Historical Context

In the serene world of Edo-period Japan (1615–1868), Kano Tsunenobu (1636–1713), a master of the prestigious Kano school, crafted this captivating painting of Benten—Japan's beloved manifestation of the Hindu goddess Sarasvati—seated gracefully on a rock. Dating to the mid-17th to early 18th century, the artwork embodies the school's signature style: bold, fluid brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and a harmonious blend of natural elements with divine figures. Benten, goddess of music, eloquence, and flowing waters, is often shown with her biwa lute, symbolizing artistic inspiration and the rhythmic...

Benten (<em>Sarasvati</em>) seated on a rock

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