Page from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy 1633

This page from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy depicts a flowering tree in a simple, yet detailed style. The delicate brushwork, typical of Chinese painting, captures the graceful branches and blossoms of the tree. It is a work by the Ming dynasty artist Hu Zhengyan, who is best known for his scholarly contributions to the arts. This page, dated 1633, showcases his expertise in capturing the essence of nature and its beauty, demonstrating the artistic techniques that were highly regarded during this period in China. This artwork is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.