清 石濤 (朱若極) 十六羅漢圖 卷|The Sixteen Luohans
The Met
Artist: Shitao (Zhu Ruoji)(Chinese, 1642–1707)
Date: dated 1667
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 18 1/4 in. × 19 ft. 7 3/4 in. (46.4 × 598.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 22 5/16 in. × 74 ft. 7 in. (56.7 × 2273.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1985
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochrome ink drawing of five figures in a mountainous landscape with trees, clouds, and flowers
Detailed Description
This monochrome ink drawing depicts a mountainous landscape populated by five figures, rendered in varying shades of gray and black on a light background. The composition is broadly divided, with the figures primarily situated in the upper half amidst rocky terrain and sparse vegetation. On the far left, a single bald figure, draped in robes, is positioned on a rocky outcrop, looking towards the right. Below this figure, the landscape descends into a lighter, hazy area that suggests mist or water. In the lower center, another bald, robed figure is seated or kneeling on a hillside, with hands clasped, looking upwards. To the upper right, a group of three figures is depicted. The most prominent of these is a bearded figure, facing left and extending an arm with a pointing gesture. Adjacent to this figure is another bald figure, looking towards the bearded one. A third, partially obscured figure is visible behind them. The landscape features undulating hills and mountains, textured with numerous short, parallel strokes and darker washes that define contours and shadows. Sparse trees with bare branches and small clusters of flowers are scattered throughout the scene, particularly in the foreground and along the hillsides. Swirling, undefined areas of lighter wash in the upper background suggest clouds or atmospheric effects.
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