Japanese Daruma Kakemono – Edo Period Zen Painting – Bodhidharma in Red Robe
An ancient-style Japanese kakemono depicting Daruma (Bodhidharma), the founding figure of Zen Buddhism, portrayed with unwavering discipline, inner strength, and profound compassion.
Rendered in powerful brushstrokes and traditional red robes, this artwork embodies the spirit of Zen practice and timeless Japanese philosophy
Daruma -known in the West as Bodhidharma—is revered in Japan as the patriarch of Zen Buddhism.
In Zen art, Daruma is not depicted as gentle, but as unyielding, disciplined, and uncompromising, reflecting the harsh yet compassionate path toward enlightenment.
The intense gaze, simplified form, and restrained color palette seen in this kakemono are hallmarks of Zen painting traditions that flourished during the Edo period (1603–1868)
Dimensions
Height: 110 cm (43.3 inches) Width: 64 cm (25.2 inches)