南蛮屏風|Arrival of the Europeans
1612
ink
panel
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1612
ink
panel
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
南蛮屏風|Arrival of the Europeans is a 1612 ink by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a busy scene split into six panels. People in colorful robes walk, talk, and ride horses under a sky filled with fluffy gold clouds. Some buildings look like temples or houses, with red roofs and white walls. A few figures wear European-style clothes, while others are in traditional robes. The colors are rich—deep reds, blues, and gold—with lots of detail in the fabrics and architecture. One odd thing: the mix of European and Asian styles in the same scene. The European figures stand out because their clothes and hats look different from the robes of the others. Check out the Baroque movement next to see more of this dramatic, detailed style.
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