Ten Kings of Hell 1167 - 1194

"Ten Kings of Hell," a handscroll painting by Jin Chushi (1167-1199), depicts the Ten Kings of Hell, who preside over the judgment of the dead in Buddhist cosmology. This striking artwork, created between 1167 and 1194, features a dramatic composition with intricate details. The scroll showcases the King of Hell, seated majestically on a throne and surrounded by his attendants, as they administer justice and decide the fate of souls. The scroll's imagery serves as a visual representation of the Buddhist concept of karma and the consequences of one's actions in the afterlife. Today, "Ten Kings of Hell" is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.