Artwork
波に扇面流し図屏風|Fans upon Waves
波に扇面流し図屏風|Fans upon Waves is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
A six-panel folding screen, 'Fans upon Waves' is a painting on paper that combines ink, color, and gold leaf to create a serene and dynamic scene.
Subject & Meaning
The screen depicts fans of various colors and designs floating on waves, set against a gold leaf background. The arrangement conveys a sense of gentle movement and tranquility.
Technique & Style
The wave pattern is rendered in shades of brown and white, suggesting motion. The use of gold leaf and varied fan designs adds depth and visual interest to the composition.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
