Mongaku

1849

Japanese, 1760 - 1849

The monk Mongaku did penance for 21 days under the Nachi waterfall. In this dramatic picture, Mongaku collapses and is rescued by the deity Fudo Myo-o’s child attendants, Seitaka and Kongara.

Framed hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

53 1/4 x 22 7/8 in. (135.26 x 58.1 cm)

Overall h.: 82 3/4 in.

Overall w.: 22 7/8 in.

Gift of Miss Maude Oakes

67.13

Photo: Scott Leen

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Deities and Demons: Supernatural in Japanese Art, Oct. 20, 2022 - ongoing [on view beginning Apr. 12, 2023].

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