Paintings after Ancient Masters: Scholar with Staff and Brush

Chen Hongshou’s ‘Paintings after Ancient Masters: Scholar with Staff and Brush’ is ink and color on silk. Created between 1598 and 1652, it is part of a series interpreting ancient masters. Ming dynasty, China.

The painting is an album leaf format. It depicts a scholar holding a staff and a brush, a common motif in literati art. The silk surface allows for delicate brushwork.

Chen Hongshou was active during the late Ming dynasty. His works often reflected traditional Chinese themes and motifs.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio. https://clevelandart.org/art/1979.27.2.19