Ten Kings of Hell 1167 - 1194

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Jin Chushi's *Ten Kings of Hell*, a handscroll painting completed between 1167 and 1194, depicts a scene from the Buddhist afterlife. The scroll, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, presents a detailed and colorful representation of the Ten Kings of Hell, their attendants, and the punishments meted out to the damned. The painting is notable for its vibrant colors, meticulous detail, and its exploration of the complex Buddhist concept of reincarnation. It provides insight into the beliefs and artistic sensibilities of the Song Dynasty in China.