Winter landscape 1500 - 1549

This horizontal handscroll, "Winter Landscape," was created by Jiang Song, a renowned Ming Dynasty painter, between 1500 and 1549. The scroll, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, uses ink and light washes to depict a minimalist landscape with bare trees and rocky terrain, capturing the essence of winter's stark beauty in a highly detailed and expressive style. The artist's skillful brushstrokes and delicate washes create a sense of depth and atmosphere, making the scene feel both serene and evocative. The scroll is a testament to the artist's mastery of ink painting techniques and is considered a significant work in the history of Chinese art.