The Buddha of Infinite Life by Ding Guanpeng. A gold-ink line drawing on a deep indigo background depicting Amitabha Buddha seated on a lotus throne surrounded by deities and disciples among clouds.

The Buddha of Infinite Life

Ding Guanpeng

1761 · Medium Not Listed

An elegant 18th-century Buddhist painting rendered in fine gold lines against a striking deep blue background.

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Where it works

A substantial work with a restful register with softened cool notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Study · Bedroom · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1761 by the Qing dynasty court painter Ding Guanpeng, this masterpiece depicts the Buddha of Infinite Life (Amitabha) in his celestial realm. The exquisite gold-line technique on a deep indigo ground creates a luminous, meditative atmosphere, capturing the intricate details of the lotus throne and surrounding heavenly figures with masterful precision.