Who painted Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff)?

Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff) was painted by Song Xu in 1588.

Where can I see Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff)?

Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff)?

Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff) is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff)?

Museum-quality prints of Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff)

Song Xu , 1588

Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff) is an unspecified painting by the Renaissance artist Song Xu. It dates from 1588 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Mt.

Accession no.: 1998.78.4
Credit line: The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund

About this work

Overview

Mt. Biyan (Green Cliff) is a painting from an album of eighteen landscape views by Song Xu, depicting scenic areas around Wuxing in southeastern China.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Green Cliff Mountain with trees and buildings, highlighting its natural beauty despite deforestation. Song Xu's inscription notes the loss of the primeval forest and the resulting decline in visitors, yet still acknowledges the site's scenic value.

Technique & Style

The artist carefully rendered the scene, capturing the mountain's peaks, cliffs, and waterfall. The detailed depiction suggests a firsthand observation of the site.

Context

The album's subjects were chosen for their natural beauty and historical significance, reflecting the cultural importance of these locations to the local population.