Paintings after Ancient Masters: Portrait of Zhongqing in a Landscape

Chen Hongshou’s ‘Paintings after Ancient Masters: Portrait of Zhongqing in a Landscape’ is an album leaf painted with ink and color on silk. Created during the Ming dynasty, 1598–1652.

The painting belongs to the Cleveland Museum of Art. It is classified under Chinese culture and the Ming dynasty era.

Chen Hongshou was known for his works inspired by ancient masters. This piece is part of a series reflecting that influence.

He lived through the late Ming dynasty and is from Zhuji, Zhejiang province. His style was distinct within the period’s artistic landscape.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/1979.27.1.8