Poem on reclusion 1667 - 1707

"Poem on Reclusion" is a hanging scroll created by Zha Sheng, a renowned Chinese artist, between 1667 and 1707. The work, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases Sheng's masterful calligraphy, a significant art form in Chinese culture. The scroll features a poem written in elegant black ink on a light brown background. The composition's verticality and the expressive strokes reflect the contemplative nature of the poem, likely exploring themes of solitude and retreat from the bustling world. Sheng's calligraphy, with its rhythmic flow and careful placement of characters, invites viewers to engage with the poem's meaning and appreciate the beauty of Chinese writing.