Untitled

Created in 1594 in Japan, this work is executed as a hanging scroll utilizing ink and color on a silk support. The painting measures 72.4 cm in height and 58.4 cm in width. Stylistically, the piece belongs to the mythology genre, featuring a composition that depicts a deity alongside a man and horses.

The integration of ink with applied color on the silk surface defines its material character, while the vertical scroll format dictates its presentation and handling as a traditional East Asian hanging picture.

Untitled is a 1594 Japanese hanging scroll painted in ink and color on silk, depicting mythological horses and a deity. The work was created in Japan and measures 72.4 cm in height by 58.4 cm in width. It is classified as a mythological painting within the broader category of paintings, and its material consists of a hanging scroll made of silk with ink and color pigments.

The piece is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, where it is housed in the museum's galleries. The artist is recorded as unknown, and no commission information is provided in the available documentation.

The untitled hanging scroll dated 1594, classified as a mythological painting, is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection and was created in Japan. The work depicts a deity alongside horses and a man, reflecting mythological themes common in Japanese ink painting of the late 16th century. Its status as a hanging scroll on silk, recorded in museum documentation, situates it within the broader tradition of Japanese painting and illustrates the transmission of mythic narratives across media.

This untitled hanging scroll, rendered in ink and color on silk, depicts a figure on horseback. A man in flowing robes rides a galloping steed, enveloped by swirling clouds. The artwork's vertical format emphasizes the dynamic movement of the horse and rider, suggesting a journey or a celestial presence.