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The Yellow Emperor Inquiring After the Tao

Shi Rui

1470

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Ming Painting

Dominant colour

The Yellow Emperor Inquiring After the Tao is a 1470 unspecified by Shi Rui, a Ming Painting work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?: Shi Rui
When & what style?: 1470 · Ming Painting
Where can I see it?: National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene scene of a Chinese landscape with a large building in the foreground. The building has a tiled roof and a large tree in front of it. In the background, there are mountains and a body of water. In the foreground, there are several figures dressed in traditional Chinese clothing. They appear to be engaged in a conversation or ceremony. The atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and respect. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.