Bodhidarma under Pine Tree (Yishan Yining)
Yishan Yining (1247–1317) made Bodhidarma under Pine Tree. It is kept at Tokyo National Museum in Tokyo, Japan. It measures 100.8 × 50.8 cm.
- 100.8 × 50.8 cm
- Tokyo National Museum
Bodhidarma under Pine Tree, in brief
- Title
- Bodhidarma under Pine Tree
- Artist
- Yishan Yining (1247–1317)
- Artist born in
- Linhai, People's Republic of China
- Dimensions
- 100.8 × 50.8 cm
- Where to see it
- Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, Japan
Which museum holds Bodhidarma under Pine Tree?
Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo, Japan
A Living Chronicle of the Japanese Soul Nestled within the verdant, tranquil expanse of Ueno Park, the Tokyo National Museum stands as a monumental testament to Japan’s profound cultural heritage and its ancient, intricate connections with the Asian continent. Established in 1872 during the transformative Meiji era, this venerable institution has evolved into one of the world’s most significant repositories of human creativity, safeguarding an astonishing collection of over 120,000 cultural properties. To walk through its halls is to embark on a journey through time, where the whispers of the past meet the vibrant pulse of the present.
High-resolution images of Bodhidarma under Pine Tree
Yishan Yining, Bodhidarma under Pine Tree, Tokyo National Museum. Public domain.
Questions on Bodhidarma under Pine Tree, answered
Where is "Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" by Yishan Yining on display today?
The original "Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" by Yishan Yining is held at the Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, Japan. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
What size is "Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" by Yishan Yining in real life?
"Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" measures 100.8 x 50.8cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.
Is "Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" by Yishan Yining in the public domain?
"Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" by Yishan Yining is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Which artist is "Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" attributed to?
"Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" was created by Yishan Yining. The information on this page describes Yishan Yining's original work.
Why is the copyright status of "Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" what it is?
"Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" by Yishan Yining is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Yishan Yining died in 1317.
Did "Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" stay in its artist's homeland?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. The birth country of Yishan Yining is People's Republic of China, and the museum holding the original of "Bodhidarma under Pine Tree" is in Japan.
About the artist, Yishan Yining
1247–1317, People's Republic of China
Yishan Yining
Early Life and Buddhist Training Born in 1247 in Linhai, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China, Yishan Yining begins his life under the family name Hu. He enters a monastery as a boy, beginning a rigorous period of study into various Buddhist doctrines. His early path follows the Tiantai school, but this focus shifts as he turns toward Chan Buddhism. This transition marks a fundamental change in his spiritual direction.