Letter 1535 - 1612

toned paper

ink paper printed

asian-art

old engraving style

hand drawn type

22_ming-dynasty-1368-1644

personal sketchbook

fading type

ink colored

china

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

calligraphy

"Letter," a calligraphic work by Wang Zhideng (1535-1612), showcases the artist's mastery of brushstrokes and ink. The work features a vertical composition of flowing script, a prominent characteristic of Chinese calligraphy, which emphasizes the beauty and rhythm of the characters. The piece, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of Chinese calligraphy during the Ming Dynasty.