曽我二直庵筆 高士・柏鷹図|Daoist Sage and Hawk
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1650
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting shows two scenes on a gold background. The left scene has a bird perched on a branch with leaves. The right scene has a person sitting under a tree, holding a stick. The person is wearing a long robe and has a calm expression. The tree has sparse branches and leaves. The background is a gold color with a grid pattern. This artwork is a great example of Japanese Baroque art, which often featured natural scenes and calm figures. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, check out the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
