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Three Goats, Symbol of Prosperity

Xuande Emperor

1429

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Ming Painting Renaissance Animal

Dominant colour

Three Goats, Symbol of Prosperity is a 1429 unspecified by Xuande Emperor, a Ming Painting work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?: Xuande Emperor
When & what style?: 1429 · Ming Painting
Where can I see it?: National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting shows three goats in a simple setting. The goats are black and white, and they seem to be in a quiet moment. One goat is looking at the viewer, while the other two are looking away. The painting has a subtle color palette and delicate brushstrokes, which give it a sense of calmness. The goats are the main focus of the painting, and they are depicted in a realistic way. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Xuande Emperor.