Xuantian Shangdi (Zhenwu), god of the North

Deity: Zhenwu Dadi
Painting Type: Scroll Painting
Dynasty: Ming Dynasty
Date / Period: early 15 th century
Institution: Wikimedia Commons
Collection: Xuantian Shangdi (Zhenwu), god of the North . Ithaca: Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.
Medium / Material: image/jpeg
Dimensions: 365 × 679 px
Accession Number: M149608811

Description

This painting depicts the Daoist deity Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior) as Xuantian Shangdi (Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven). The deity is shown seated on a rock throne in the clouds surrounded by attendants and divine marshals.