Letter to Nancun 1494 - 1533

"Letter to Nancun" is a calligraphy work by Wang Chong, a Ming dynasty artist from China. The work, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, dates to between 1494 and 1533, the entirety of Wang Chong's lifespan. The calligraphy is written on paper in ink and uses the "kaishu" script, a style of Chinese writing known for its clear and simple strokes. The piece features a series of vertical columns of text written in black ink, which is typical of traditional Chinese calligraphy. These "letters" highlight the elegant aesthetic of the style and the artist's masterful command of the script.