Who created "Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin"?

Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin was created by Formerly attributed to Wu Daozi (å³)å³éå (active ca. 710-760) in 15th century.

When was "Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin" created?

This artwork was created 15th century.

Is "Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin" in the public domain?

Yes, Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin

Formerly attributed to Wu Daozi (å³)å³éå (active ca. 710-760)

15th century

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number

F1916.73

Tags

BuddhaCharles Lang Freer collectionChinaChinese ArtConfuciusMing dynasty (1368 - 1644)qilin

About this artwork

Zhe School

Art Historical Context

Behold *Confucius and Buddhaadling a Qilin*, a captivating 15th-century Chinese painting the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). This rare work depicts two towering figures of Eastern philosophy—Confucius, the sage of ethics and governance, and Buddha, the teacher—gently cradling a qilin, a mythical beast symbolizing prosperity, benevolence, and good omens. Such syncretic imagery beautifully reflects the Ming era's cultural blending of Confucianism and Buddhism, harmonizing spiritual traditions in a single auspicious scene. Formerly attributed to the legendary Tang dynasty artist Wu Daozi (active ca. 7...

Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin

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