Bamboo
1625
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Bamboo is a 1625 by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Bamboo, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a tall stalk of bamboo bending in the wind, leaves sharp and dark against a pale background. This painting was made during China’s Ming dynasty, when bamboo symbolized resilience—it bends but doesn’t break. The artist didn’t sign it, which was common for works meant to teach or practice, not show off. The simplicity feels intentional, like a quiet lesson. If you like this, look up *china, ming dynasty (1368–1644)* to see more paintings from the same time.
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