Meditative Visit to a Mountain Retreat: In Picture and in Words
1648
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
1648
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Meditative Visit to a Mountain Retreat: In Picture and in Words is a 1648 unspecified by Xiang Shengmo, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a long, narrow scene of a rocky mountain landscape. A winding path leads through trees and boulders, with a small bridge over a stream. The sky is light, and distant hills fade into mist. On the left and right edges, there’s writing in what looks like Chinese characters. The artist packed a lot of detail into the scene—tiny figures, birds, and even boats on the water. The writing suggests this isn’t just a picture but also a story or poem. Look up Xiang Shengmo to see how this artist blended painting and text.
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