明 魏之克(魏克) 四時倣古山水圖 卷|Landscape of the four seasons in the styles of old masters
The Met
Artist: Wei Zhike(Chinese, active ca. 1600–after 1636)
Date: 1635
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Overall with mounting: 12 5/8 in. × 38 ft. 10 in. (32.1 × 1183.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. T. Tai, 1968
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Dense trees, a small house, winding paths, towering mountains, and a reddish circular object
Detailed Description
A horizontal landscape features a mountainous and forested scene rendered with ink washes and subtle color. On the left, a dense cluster of large trees with dark green foliage and textured trunks dominates the foreground, with rocky formations at their base. A reddish circular object, possibly a sun or moon, is visible through the tree canopy. Moving towards the center, a small, light-colored building with a dark roof is nestled among more trees. Several small figures are discernible inside the building. A narrow path originates near the building and winds its way up a gentle slope behind it. The right side of the landscape features large, steep mountains or hills, depicted with varying shades of ink wash and textured brushstrokes that create the appearance of rock formations and hazy areas. Multiple paths are visible, winding up these slopes. Sparse vegetation dots the hillsides, and the upper right portion of the image shows a large, lighter-toned mountain face with distinct horizontal and vertical lines. The sky throughout the scene is a light, hazy tone, blending into the distant mountains.
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