Siddharta Collection

Daibutsu at Kamakura, Japan, early 20th century(?). This great bronze statue of Buddha, which is 13.5 metres high and weighs 93 tons, is believed to date from the mid 13th century

Le Buddha, 1895. Creator: Odilon Redon
Le Buddha, 1895

The Buddhist Triad, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Triad, 1922. The Saha Triad is a devotional motif in East Asian Buddhism showing the chief Buddha and bodhisattvas Gautama Buddha, Padmapani and Ksitigarbha

Buddha, Standing with Hand in Gesture of Reassurance (Abhaymudra), Tang dynasty, 618-907, 7th/8th century

Birth of the Buddha, c. 1710. Creator: Hanekawa Chincho
Birth of the Buddha, c. 1710. The young Buddha stands on a lotus flower

Sakyamuni, Lao Tzu, and Confucius, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Sakyamuni, Lao Tzu, and Confucius, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

The Hidden Budhist City. Creator: Saeed Bros
The Hidden Budhist City. View of ancient Buddhist monasteries and the Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India. The stupa, built in 500 AD

Sarnath, Benares. Creator: Saeed Bros
Sarnath, Benares. The Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, built in 500 AD. The stupa is said to mark the spot where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his disciples after attaining

The Three Sages, c19th century, (1910). Creator: Unknown
The Three Sages, c19th century, (1910). Wrought iron tsuba of Confucius; Sakya Muni and Lao-tsze of Taoist philosophy discussing the essence of life. An allegory of moral principle

The Victory of Buddha, 1913. Artist: Rabindranath Tagore
The Victory of Buddha, 1913. Frontispiece from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda Coomaraswamy, 1st edition, 1913. From a private collection

The Buddhist Triad, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Wall painting from the Caves of Ajanta of Raja Mahajanaka, c480. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India dating from c480 depicting figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales

Gautama Buddha at Rajagriha, the Offering of Dust c2nd century. Relief from North West India (Gandhara Style) The Presentation of Dust is told in the Divyavadana

Prince Gotama (Gautama) Cutting Off His Hair, (1934-35)
Prince Gotama (Gautama) Cutting Off His Hair. From The Connoisseur Volume 96, edited by Edward Wenham. [International Studio, London, 1934-35]

Stone Buddha, a relic of the past glory of Anuradhapura, Ceylon, c1924. The city of Anuradhapura was one of the earliest urban sites in Sri Lanka

The Eight Incidents of the Nirvana of Sakyamuni, 18th century, (1886)
The Eight Incidents of the Nirvana of Sakyamuni, 18th century (1886). Sakyamuni (Sage of the Sakyas) is another name for Buddha

Oriental Divinities. Artist: A Thom
Oriental Divinities. Indra and Cotama Budha. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs, Vol I

Wall painting from the Caves of Ajanta, c480. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India dating from c480 depicting figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales. From The Studio Volume 124

Wallpainting recovered from a ruined shrine at Miran, c300
Wall-painting recovered from a ruined shrine at Miran, c300. Wall painting of the 3rd or 4th century recovered from a shrine at Miran

The Great Bronze Buddha, Japan, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
The Great Bronze Buddha, Japan, late 19th century. Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings by John L Stoddard, published by the Werner Company, (Chicago)

The Conversion of Sundarananda. Relief from Afghanistan, 2nd century. Nanda was chief disciple of Gautama Buddha. At British Museum

Buddhist Stupa with figures of Buddha adored by flying deities, 2nd century. Tw-sided Drum-slab, carved in pale limestone. Relief depicting a stupa with Buddha standing at entrance

Panel from The Bodhimanda, Buddha prepares for enlightenment, c2nd-3rd century. The Naga, Kalika, and his wife, comfort the Buddha as he takes his seat under the Bodhi-Tree. Relief carving

Gautama Buddha, The Presentation of the Bowls, Gandhara School. 2nd-3rd century. The seated Buddha holds a bowl in his left hand while his right rests upon it, taking food. Relief carving

Buddha with daughters of Sena, Gandhara Style, c2nd-3rd century. Before his enlightenment and emaciated by austerities, Buddha receives food from the daughters of Sena, Gandhara Style

Buddha meditating with disciples, Sariputta and Moggallana, c2nd-3rd century. Buddha preaching from a lotus flanked by two bodhisattvas, (from Jamalghari, Yosufzai) Gandhara Style. British Museum

Ming Dynasty stoneware figure of Budah, 15th century
Ming Dynasty stoneware figure of Budai, the smiling monk and future Buddha. Ming Dynasty, from the reign of Changhua. Glazed with green and ochre, 15th century

Statue of the Buddha, from Garvara, India, 2nd century. Buddhism was founded in Nepal in the 6th century BC by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha (Enlightened One)

Death of Buddha. Prince Gautama Siddhartha (c563-c483), founder of Buddhism, on his deathbed

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"Siddharta: A Journey through Buddhist Art and Iconography" Embark on a visual voyage through time as we explore the captivating world of Siddharta, the historical figure who would later become known as Gautama Buddha. From ancient cave paintings to modern-day masterpieces, these artworks offer glimpses into the life and teachings of one of history's most revered spiritual leaders. Our journey begins in Kamakura, Japan, where we encounter the majestic Daibutsu. This early 20th-century bronze statue stands tall, symbolizing Siddharta's enlightenment and serene presence that continues to inspire millions. Next, we delve into India's Ajanta Caves with their mesmerizing wall paintings depicting Raja Mahajanaka. These intricate artworks from around 480 AD narrate tales of Siddharta's previous lives before attaining Buddhahood. Moving forward in time, we come across "The Buddhist Triad, " an enigmatic masterpiece from 1922 whose creator remains unknown. The triad showcases Buddha alongside two other influential figures - Sakyamuni and Confucius - representing harmony between different philosophies. Intriguingly preserved from the second century is a depiction of Gautama Buddha at Rajagriha offering dust as a gesture of humility and compassion towards his disciples. This poignant artwork reminds us of Siddharta's unwavering dedication to spreading love and wisdom throughout his lifetime. Transitioning to China during the Tang dynasty, we encounter a standing Buddha sculpture displaying Abhaymudra or the hand gesture of reassurance. Created during this golden age for Buddhism in China, it represents Siddharta's ability to provide solace and dispel fear among his followers. Hanekawa Chincho invites us into another dimension with his stunning portrayal titled "Birth of the Buddha" dating back to approximately 1710. Through vibrant colors and meticulous details, he captures Siddhartha’s miraculous arrival into the world, surrounded by celestial beings and divine blessings.