Draft Poem for Seeing off Lin Jun 1498 - 1573

This piece of calligraphy, titled "Draft Poem for Seeing off Lin Jun," is a work by Wen Peng, a renowned Chinese calligrapher of the Ming Dynasty. Created between 1498 and 1573, the work demonstrates Peng's mastery of the "cao shu" or cursive script. The piece is characterized by its fluid strokes and dynamic composition, conveying a sense of energy and emotion. The poem, written in black ink on paper, expresses the artist's feelings of farewell and admiration for his friend Lin Jun. The work currently resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.