PINE ON MOUNT HUANG

This painting was done by Hung-jen (1610 -1664 CE), a major figure in the Anhwei school of painters during the 17th century CE. He eventually became a Buddhist monk, rejecting offers of comfort, safety and official court positions by the emperor of the new Ch'ing Dynasty.

Points to Ponder:

-- Is there are relationship between this painting and Daoist principles?
-- Do you think that Buddhist beliefs are at all represented in this painting?
-- Does the image bring out any emotional responses in you? Why or why not?

Source: PINE ON MOUNT HUANG. Hanging scroll; ink and slight color on paper. New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hung-Jen, late Ming or early Ch'ing Dynasty, 1610-1664 CE. Dillon 1976.1.2

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