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Portraits of 500 Arhats: 己 – Ji, 6th Heavenly Stem Ink on paper, 39 x 1,820 cm, after Wang Fangyue, 1757 National Library of China, Beijing |
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| A vast mountainous landscape where numerous arhats are gathered in various contemplative and interactive poses. Some are seated in meditation, while others engage in discussion or gesture towards their surroundings. The terrain is rugged, with jagged rocks, flowing streams, and dense forests in the background. A central figure stands inside a small pavilion, seemingly addressing or receiving reverence from the others. Clouds drift through the landscape, enhancing the sense of mysticism. Among the arhats, some interact with supernatural elements, such as a snake and a small figure riding a mythical creature. The setting conveys an atmosphere of spiritual enlightenment, solitude, and communal wisdom. |
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