The Scholar Fu Sheng Transmitting the Book of Documents 1465 - 1509

"The Scholar Fu Sheng Transmitting the Book of Documents" is a hanging scroll painting by Du Jin, a renowned Chinese painter from the Ming Dynasty. Completed between 1465 and 1509, the painting depicts a scene from the classic text "The Book of Documents," where Fu Sheng, a legendary scholar, transmits the text to his disciples in a tranquil outdoor setting. The use of soft, delicate lines and subtle tones in the painting create a sense of tranquility, highlighting the importance of knowledge and its transmission in a peaceful and meditative manner. The painting, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a significant example of the "Literati" style of painting, which emphasized scholarly themes and refined aesthetic sensibilities.