Collaborative Painting of Sixteen Arhats 1870 - 1880

This 19th-century hanging scroll by Suzuki Hyakunen depicts sixteen arhats, enlightened Buddhist disciples who vowed to remain in this world to guide others to enlightenment. The arhats are depicted in various poses and with differing expressions. The scroll’s composition and delicate brushwork capture a sense of both serene presence and lively activity. The work, in the style of a hanging scroll, is a fine example of Japanese Buddhist art.