Artwork
馬麟芳春雨霽（名繪集珍冊14）
馬麟芳春雨霽（名繪集珍冊14） is an unspecified painting by Ma Lin. It dates from 1198 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.
About this work
Overview
馬麟芳春雨霽 is a silk painting created by Ma Lin, a Song dynasty court painter and son of Ma Yuan.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene spring landscape after rain, a common theme in literati art of the period, featuring trees and rocks in the foreground against a misty background.
Technique & Style
Ma Lin's use of silk and skillful brushstrokes creates a sense of delicacy, depth, and texture, balancing naturalistic foreground details with a softer, more abstract background.
History & Provenance
Dated to 1198, the painting is part of the National Palace Museum's collection, exemplifying the imperial painting tradition established by Ma Lin's father, Ma Yuan.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ma Lin (simplified Chinese: 马麟; traditional Chinese: 馬麟; pinyin: Mǎ Lín; Wade–Giles: Ma Lin) (c.
