Ode to the Pomegranate and Melon Vine
1506
unspecified
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1506
unspecified
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
The painting is called Ode to the Pomegranate and Melon Vine. It was created by Shen Zhou in 1506. The artist Shen Zhou lived a long time ago, from 1427 to 1509, which is interesting because he was active during a time of great cultural change in China. You can learn more about this kind of art at the Detroit Institute of Arts.