Zegel sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a dog ...
Zegel, bekroond door een gevleugeld leeuwtje met horens; "Zegel van Mao Kuang".
The bodhisattva Maitreya sculpture, Asia
Sculptures from the early 6th century are characterized by narrow waists, flat, stylized drapery folds, and angular faces, hands and feet. Later, in the brief Sui dynasty period, figures become detached from th... More
Two Statuettes of Guanyin - Public domain museum image. A gold statue ...
In the course of Buddhism’s gradual dissemination throughout Asia, the iconography of its idols evolved under regional influences. For instance, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from India is known as Guanyin in... More
Guanyin sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a wo...
Two Statuettes of Guanyin. In the course of Buddhism’s gradual dissemination throughout Asia, the iconography of its idols evolved under regional influences. For instance, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from I... More
Three Buddhist Statuettes - Dutch East Indies
Although these three statuettes were found together in Sulawesi, they differ greatly in style. This makes it clear that in Indonesia images coming from many different regions were used. The style of the Buddha ... More
Figure of Guanyin sculpture, Asia
Three Guanyin Figures. During the Tang dynasty, Guanyin was the most frequently represented of all the deities. In this period artists began to vary their portrayals of this divinity. Small sculptures such as t... More
Standing Buddha, bronze sculpture, Asia
This kind of Buddha figurine is based on Indian models and was widely distributed in Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. With his right hand, the Buddha is making the vitarka mudra, the gesture of teach... More
Figure of Guanyin sculpture, Asia
Three Guanyin Figures. During the Tang dynasty, Guanyin was the most frequently represented of all the deities. In this period artists began to vary their portrayals of this divinity. Small sculptures such as t... More
Visjnoe sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a ma...
Visjnoe, brons. Eén voet ontbreekt. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Avalokiteshvara - Dutch East Indies
Three Buddhist Statuettes. Although these three statuettes were found together in Sulawesi, they differ greatly in style. This makes it clear that in Indonesia images coming from many different regions were use... More
Figure of Guanyin sculpture, Asia
Three Guanyin Figures. During the Tang dynasty, Guanyin was the most frequently represented of all the deities. In this period artists began to vary their portrayals of this divinity. Small sculptures such as t... More
Shiva sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a man ...
Sculptuur voorstellend Siva. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Avalokiteshvara sculpture, Asia
Beeldje van Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, diadeem en hoofdtooi met daarin mogelijk een boeddha-figuurtje. Oorsierraad, halsketting en sieraden om bovenarmen.
Three Buddhist Statuettes - Dutch East Indies
Although these three statuettes were found together in Sulawesi, they differ greatly in style. This makes it clear that in Indonesia images coming from many different regions were used. The style of the Buddha ... More
Figure of a heavenly king - Public domain museum image. A bronze statu...
There are Four Heavenly Kings, each of whom watches over one of the cardinal directions of the world. They are muscled, grim-looking figures who protect the Buddhist faith against threats from every direction.
Windstreekhoeder sculpture, Asia
Eén van de wachters van de vier windstreken. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Guanyin sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a ma...
Guanyin is often represented together with the buddha Amitabha and the bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta. This work is a fragment of such a triad. In it Guanyin stood to the left of Amitabha, the buddha of infinite ... More
Buddha | The Bodhisattva Maitreya
The aureole of flames around the body and head of the Buddha ends in a point. This is typical of Kashmiri sculpture from this period. His right hand makes the gesture of reassurance (abhaya mudra). In his left ... More
Staande Boeddha sculpture, Asia
Beeldje van staande Boeddha, onderarmen opgeheven tot heuphoogte, vingers van rechterhand zijn afgebroken, kleed nauw aansluitend op het lichaam, zonder plooien. (Divine Bronze, nr. 4)
Standing Buddha sculpture, Asia
Although this figure was found on Java, it was most likely made elsewhere and exported to Indonesia. The drapery folds of the monk’s robe are characteristic of Buddha figures from India or Sri Lanka. The protub... More
Vishnu sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a wom...
This statuette of the Hindu god Vishnu has undergone some modifications in the course of time. The deity holds a discus (cakra) in his raised right hand, while his lowered left hand probably rested on a club (g... More
Avalokiteshvara, bronze sculpture, Asia
This statue is one of a series of large, bronze Buddhist images found in northeast Thailand. Avalokiteshvara is recognizable by his hairstyle, a tower of curls in which a figure of the Buddha Amitabha is seen m... More
Vogel met krulstaart met leeuwtje in zijn bek
Bekroning in de vorm van een makara met krulstaart met een leeuwtje in zijn bek.
Chunda sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A bronze statue o...
The Buddhist devotees of ancient Java also worshipped a number of female deities. Chunda, the goddess of eternal wisdom, is one of the best known. But there were many others, some of them directly associated wi... More
Two Ornaments of a Bird and a Mythical Creature
Many decorative fragments were once the ornamental finials of vessels and lamps. They depict mythical creatures or legends in a variety of forms. The beast combines the bust of a lion and the tail of a bird wit... More
Ganesha sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of an e...
Hindu religion and mythology feature elements of the animal world. The Hindu god Shiva is often depicted riding on a bull, but is here shown supported by a seated figure with a bull’s head. Animal strength is a... More
Manjushri sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A bronze statu...
The bodhisattva Manjushri is here identified by the water flower (utpala) in his left hand, which supports a book or Buddhist text. The relaxed, elegant posture and the circular flaming disk behind him are both... More
The Buddha between two bodhisattvas
Seated on the right side of the Buddha is Avalokiteshvara; the figure on his left is probably Vajrapani. The Buddha is making the gesture of teaching. Although he is dressed in a simple monk’s robe, he is clear... More
Shiva sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A bronze statue of...
Hindu religion and mythology feature elements of the animal world. The Hindu god Shiva is often depicted riding on a bull, but is here shown supported by a seated figure with a bull’s head. Animal strength is a... More
Brahma and Shiva sculpture, Asia
The Hindu god Brahma, creator of the physical world, can be easily identified by his four faces, which survey the four cardinal directions. He was considered a secondary deity and very few temples are dedicated... More
Padmapani sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a ...
Sculptuur voorstellend Padmapani. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lokeshvara and Kuvera (Jambhala)
Small bronze statuettes were used in ancient Java for private devotion. Buddhists revered the eight-armed bodhisattva Lokeshvara for his infinite compassion and help in time of need. The lord of wealth was vene... More
Kuvera (Jambhala), bronze sculpture, Asia
The god of prosperity was worshipped by Hindus (who called him Kuvera) and Buddhists (under the name Jambhala). During recent research a gold coin and gold and silver foil were discovered in the base of the sta... More
Two Statuettes of Padmapani - Public domain museum image. A statue of ...
Padmapani is one of the most important deities of the Buddhist heaven. His attribute is the lotus, a sacred flower in Buddhism, as the Sanskrit name Padmapani means ‘the lotus holder.’ These two figures hold th... More
Two Statuettes of Padmapani - Public domain museum image. A bronze sta...
Padmapani is one of the most important deities of the Buddhist heaven. His attribute is the lotus, a sacred flower in Buddhism, as the Sanskrit name Padmapani means ‘the lotus holder.’ These two figures hold th... More
Kuvera of Jambhala sculpture, Asia
Sculptuur voorstellend Kuvera of Jambahla. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesha - Public domain museum image. A statue of ...
Shiva was the most important Hindu deity of ancient Java. Great temples were dedicated to him and images of him were made in stone, bronze, and precious metal. This pair of silver statuettes shows him together ... More
Brahma and Shiva sculpture, Asia
The Hindu god Brahma, creator of the physical world, can be easily identified by his four faces, which survey the four cardinal directions. He was considered a secondary deity and very few temples are dedicated... More
Vajrasattva | Vairocana sculpture, Asia
Vairocana, een in rijk ornaat getooide figuur gezeten op een dubbel lotuskussen rustend op bronzen voetstuk. De handhouding is de bodhyagri-mudra van de wijsheidsvuist.
Avalokiteshvara sculpture, Asia
As a sign of their importance, Buddhist deities were sometimes depicted in gold and silver. The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, here in silver, is revered as a powerful helper in the lives of ordinary people. He i... More
Twee figuratieve ornamenten - Public domain museum image. A statue of ...
Dit waren ooit de decoratieve uiteinden van voorwerpen. Dergelijke versieringen verwijzen vaak naar verhalen uit de oude Javaanse mythologie, maar hier is onduidelijk om welke verhalen het gaat. De staande figu... More
Seated Buddha sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue o...
The Buddha is here shown seated wearing the robes of a monk, his right hand folded downwards over his knee. This gesture refers to the fact that during meditation he touched the earth in order to defeat the for... More
Boeddha-beeld - Public domain museum image. A bronze statue of a stand...
Staande Boeddha, rechterhand in abhaya-, linkerhand in waradamudra, op voetstuk. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Two Figurative Ornaments - Public domain museum image. A bronze statue...
These objects were once ornamental finials. Such adornments often relate to ancient Javanese mythology, but it is uncertain which stories are depicted here. The standing figure is bound at his wrists, and turns... More
Vajrasattva - Public domain museum image. A statue of a person sitting...
Zilveren beeldje van de boeddha Vajrasattva, zittend op een bronzen voetstuk.
Two Images of Vajrasattva and a Vajra
The thunderbolt, or vajra, is a powerful symbol in both Hinduism and Buddhism. Small bronze vajras are often used in rituals, together with a handbell (ghanta). The Buddhist deity Vajrasattva embodies the power... More
Shiva with the Moon in his Hair
The god is making the abhaya mudra, or ‘fear not’ gesture, with his front right hand and the varada mudra, the ‘wish granting’ gesture, with his left. In his raised, rear hands he holds two of his attributes, a... More
The Bodhisattva Manjushri - Public domain museum image. A statue of a ...
Manjushri sits on his mount, the lion, in a relaxed pose. To the right on the water lily lies his attribute, the book, symbol of wisdom. With his hands he makes the gesture of setting the wheel of law in motion... More
Photo of Figure of Guanyin - Public domain dedication
Two Guanyin Figures. These two works evidence the typical style of the Liao dynasty, a kingdom founded by the Khitan, a semi-nomadic Tatar people from the north of China. The skilled craftsmen retained the corp... More
Photo of Figure of Guanyin - Public domain dedication
Two Guanyin Figures. These two works evidence the typical style of the Liao dynasty, a kingdom founded by the Khitan, a semi-nomadic Tatar people from the north of China. The skilled craftsmen retained the corp... More
Photo of Vajravarahi - Public domain dedication
This fierce goddess plays an important role in Tantric Buddhism. Her demonic characteristics are effectively expressed by her attributes: a staff topped by skulls, a curved knife and a skull bowl.
Shiva Nataraja, bronze - Public domain dedication photo
Shiva, in his manifestation as Nataraja (King of Dancers), represented in the anandatandava pose and encircled by a halo of fire, is both the creator and destroyer of the world. Beneath his foot is a dwarf, sym... More
Photo of Somaskanda - Public domain dedication
The term Somaskanda refers to Shiva and means ‘with Uma and Skanda’. In this particular representation, Shiva and Uma sit on a rectangular pedestal, with the child Skanda standing between them. This representat... More
Photo of Stand - Public domain dedication
This stand once supported a central figure that is now missing. On the corners are lions, symbols of the Khmer kings. These beasts express pride and vigilance through their active stance and expressions. Each l... More
Figuur, afkomstig uit de Mariakerk te Utrecht
Het betrekkelijk dun gegoten stuk is de bovenhelft van vermoedelijk een staande figuur. Het onderscheidt zich door de bijzondere kleding, waarvan geen ander voorbeelden bekend zijn. Dit kostuum is voorzien van ... More
Figuur, afkomstig uit de Mariakerk te Utrecht
Het betrekkelijk dun gegoten stuk is de bovenhelft van vermoedelijk een staande figuur. Het onderscheidt zich door de bijzondere kleding, waarvan geen ander voorbeelden bekend zijn. Dit kostuum is voorzien van ... More
Photo of Boeddha - Public domain dedication
Boeddha op de Naga Mucilinda; Boeddha in meditatie gezeten op een troon; de troon wordt gevormd door het lichaam van de zevenkoppige slang, die met zijn koppen het hoofd van Boeddha omgeeft. Op sokkel.
Photo of Fragment van een beeldhouwwerk - Public domain dedication
Fragment van een sculptuur met de voorstelling van twee asura's (demonen) die op hun knieën zitten en iets zwaars op hun schouders dragen.
Photo of Visjnoe - Public domain dedication
Visjnoe staat op de schouders van zijn rijdier, de mythologische vogel Garuda.
Shiva Nataraja - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image
Nataraja, King of Dancers, is one of the best-known manifestations of Shiva. This form probably originated in the 9th or 10th century, in southeast India (the present state of Tamil Nadu), and became very popul... More
Geknielde jongeman, mogelijk een kandelaar
Het voorwerp is gegoten, vervolgens bijgeciseleerd en voorzien van gestoken details. De figuur steunt op zijn linkerknie, houdt zijn linkerarm in de zijde en strekt zijn rechterarm naar voren. Het haar, dat in ... More
Photo of Sierstuk met slangenkop - Public domain dedication
Bekroning in sde vorm van een slangenkop. Wellicht is deze slangekop de bekroning van een spleettrom.
Two Images of Vajrasattva and a Vajra
The thunderbolt, or vajra, is a powerful symbol in both Hinduism and Buddhism. Small bronze vajras are often used in rituals, together with a handbell (ghanta). The Buddhist deity Vajrasattva embodies the power... More
Photo of The Bodhisattva Padmapani - Public domain dedication
Padmapani (‘the lotus bearer’) is a form of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Now gone, the lotus was probably held in his left hand. Avalokiteshvara is one of the most popular bodhisattvas, revered by Buddhists... More
Photo of Religious teacher, bronze - Public domain dedication
Beeldje van eenreligieuze leraar, de rechterhand in de vitarka-mudra. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photo of Lamp - Public domain dedication
This lamp is shaped like a fish with an elephant trunk. In the mouth was a wick and the oil was poured in through the back. The woman is probably Sri Tanjung, a figure from Javanese mythology. She was falsely a... More
Topstuk in de vorm van een demon
Bronzen beeld van een gestalte, weergegeven in demonische vorm met bolle ogen, wangen, horens op het hoofd en schouders. In beide handen een attribuut (mogelijk een mes in de rechterhand). Een nimbus om het hoo... More
Photo of Leeuw - Public domain dedication
Opstaande leeuw. Op sokkel. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photo of Two Water Vessels, bronze - Public domain dedication
Indonesia has a wide variety of water containers, such as the bowl on a triangular stand, used to pour water over sacred figures. In the case of an elephant-shaped vessel, the water is poured through the animal’s trunk.
Photo of Two lions coat of arms - Public domain dedication
This pair of lions, with two others (now in the Hermitage, Saint Petersburg), originally supported a bronze baptismal font shaped like a large bucket. Fonts such as these are known in churches in Lübeck and els... More
Photo of Two lions coat of arms - Public domain dedication
This pair of lions, with two others (now in the Hermitage, Saint Petersburg), originally supported a bronze baptismal font shaped like a large bucket. Fonts such as these are known in churches in Lübeck and els... More
Donatello - Maria met kind, kniestuk
Maria staat driekwart naar rechts met het hoofd in profiel achter een balustrade, waarvoor een doek hangt. Het liggende naakte kind draagt zij op beide handen. Zij draagt een diadeem en over het hoofd en om de ... More
Photo of Vijf spelende amoretten - Public domain dedication
De middelste, met masker loopt naar links toe op een verschrikte amoret, die achterover valt en wordt opgevangen door een derde, die achter hem staat. Achter de gemaskerde komen twee anderen. De ene bespeelt de... More
Photo of Gekroonde Boeddha - Public domain dedication
Boeddha (gekroond) gezeten op enkelvoudig lotuskussen. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Satyrwijfje met jonge Satyr, kandelaar
A bronze figure of deity, Greek, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ridder te paard, mogelijk St. Joris
De ridder, gekleed in harnas, bestaande uit kuras, rok, beenkappen en kniestukken, zit op een ongezadeld paard. Beide zijn afzonderlijk gegoten, vervolgens bijgeciseleerd en voorzien van gestoken details. Het p... More
Photo of Hand en onderarm Boedha-beeld - Public domain dedication
Rechterhand en onderarm van een Boeddha; afgebroken bij het ellebooggewricht. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fragment van een voorwerp in de vorm van een gestileerde ram
Fragment van een bronzen voorwerp in de vorm van een gestileerde ram, waaraan een ijzeren steel is bevestigd
Photo of Donatello - Johannes de Doper - Public domain dedication
Johannes de Doper staat op een vierkant voetstuk met het rechterbeen iets naar voren. Hij draagt een kamelenharen kleed, waarover een mantel.
Two kneeling prophets (from a reliquary châsse)
De gegoten en vervolgens bijgeciseleerde figuur is in houding (van hoofd, armen en benen) tegengesteld aan zijn tegenhanger (BK-16925-A). Zijn kleding bestaat uit pij, mantel en kap. Haar en baard bedekken de h... More
Photo of Bronzen voet - Public domain dedication
Bronzen voet, vorm van een leeuw. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photo of Buste van Boeddha - Public domain dedication
Buste van Boeddha van brons met een donkergroene, glanzende patina. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photo of Staande Boeddha - Public domain dedication
Staande Boeddha met opgeheven handen (Abhayamudra). Op sokkel. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Two kneeling prophets (from a reliquary châsse)
De gegoten en vervolgens bijgeciseleerde figuur is in houding (van hoofd, armen en benen) tegengesteld aan zijn tegenhanger (BK-16925-B). Zijn kleding bestaat uit pij, mantel en kap. Haar en baard bedekken de h... More
Photo of Uma - Public domain dedication
The blue water lily in the figure’s right hand shows that this is the goddess Uma (also known as Parvati), wife of the Hindu god Shiva. She is standing in an elegant pose, with her body slightly angled at the ... More
Photo of Fragment van een Boeddha-beeld - Public domain dedication
Kop van een gekroonde Boeddha, spits toelopende hoofdtooi (paré). Op sokkel.
Photo of Kop van een Boeddha - Public domain dedication
Kop van een Boeddha met een gestileerd gezicht en een fijn gedecoreerde kroon. Op sokkel.
Photo of Kop van Boeddha - Public domain dedication
Kop van een Boeddha; usnisa is afgekapt; gestileerd gezicht; doffe, lichtgroene patina. Op sokkel.
A bronze statue of a woman holding her hands, Europe, free to use, no ...
Bronze figure of a woman with a heart on her chest, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
A bronze plaque of the virgin and child, Europe, free to use, no copyr...
A bronze plaque of the virgin and child, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Andrea del Verrocchio - Candlestick
An Italian inscription on this candlestick’s base states: ‘May and June 1468’. Carlo di Niccola di Messer Vieri de’ Medici was then gonfaloniere, the highest office in Florence. He commissioned the candlestick ... More
A bronze coin with a head of a woman, Europe, free to use, no copyrigh...
A bronze roman coin with a portrait of a goddess, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
A bronze plaque with a woman and a man, Europe, free to use, no copyri...
A bronze plaque with a woman and a man, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Ten weepers from the tomb of Isabella of Bourbon
Isabella of Bourbon, wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy died in 1465. Their daughter Mary built a funeral monument for her in the abbey of Saint Michael in Antwerp. The tomb was surrounded by 24 figures... More
Ten weepers from the tomb of Isabella of Bourbon
Isabella of Bourbon, wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy died in 1465. Their daughter Mary built a funeral monument for her in the abbey of Saint Michael in Antwerp. The tomb was surrounded by 24 figures... More
Ten weepers from the tomb of Isabella of Bourbon
Isabella of Bourbon, wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy died in 1465. Their daughter Mary built a funeral monument for her in the abbey of Saint Michael in Antwerp. The tomb was surrounded by 24 figures... More
Ten weepers from the tomb of Isabella of Bourbon
Isabella of Bourbon, wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy died in 1465. Their daughter Mary built a funeral monument for her in the abbey of Saint Michael in Antwerp. The tomb was surrounded by 24 figures... More
Ten weepers from the tomb of Isabella of Bourbon
Isabella of Bourbon, wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy died in 1465. Their daughter Mary built a funeral monument for her in the abbey of Saint Michael in Antwerp. The tomb was surrounded by 24 figures... More
Ten weepers from the tomb of Isabella of Bourbon
Isabella of Bourbon, wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy died in 1465. Their daughter Mary built a funeral monument for her in the abbey of Saint Michael in Antwerp. The tomb was surrounded by 24 figures... More
Bronze statue of a young man, Europe, free to use, no copyright restri...
Bronze statue of a young man, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.