Head of sleeping Buddha in Sri Lanka, granite sculpture carved out of the wall and 14 m. long.
This work is also included in one of my other works as a triptych (see album Buddha or panorama).
A lane along a water basin leads to the Gal Vihara, the famous rock temple with four huge statues carved out of the granite rock from the middle of the 12th century. Inscriptions have been made in the rock face. Originally, the rock temple was part of a monastery complex from the time of Parakrama Bahu i, the Uttarama (northern monastery).
In a simple colonnade that gives access to the statue house in the rock, with statues of Buddha and some Hindu gods. In front of the colonnade a bo-boom has been planted. Next to it is the 14 m long statue of the reclining Buddha, the head on a pillow decorated with a lion's head. Fine are the folds of the dress, the face exudes a serene tranquillity and the soles of the feet carry images of lotus flowers. The left foot rests on the right foot and is slightly retracted. From this one can conclude that the image must represent the deceased Buddha, after his entry into the nirvana, because with a dying or resting Buddha the feet are in a straight line.
Look for more pictures in my album Buddha.
I like to take pictures of nature and landscapes. Travelling is my passion. I also like to occasionally apply in photoshop effects, or create new designs, thus creating digital art. Also art and culture in other countries have my interest. I created many albums in my shop: panoramas,.. Read more…