Artwork

View from the Keyin Pavilion on Paradise (Baojie) Mountain

View from the Keyin Pavilion on Paradise (Baojie) Mountain, by Wang Wen, unspecified, 1562
View from the Keyin Pavilion on Paradise (Baojie) Mountain, by Wang Wen, unspecified, 1562

View from the Keyin Pavilion on Paradise (Baojie) Mountain is an unspecified painting by the Ming Painting artist Wang Wen. It dates from 1562 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

View from the Keyin Pavilion on Paradise (Baojie) Mountain, painted in 1562 by Wang Wen, is a serene Chinese landscape held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a tranquil mountain landscape, with a foreground of sparse trees and a background of mountains stretching across the horizon, evoking a sense of calm and serenity.

Technique & Style

Characterized by a muted color palette and gentle brushstrokes, the work showcases delicate details such as textured trees and soft, feathery clouds, with nuanced light and shadow adding depth and dimension.

History & Provenance

Created in 1562 by Wang Wen, the painting is now part of the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection, though specific details of its provenance before acquisition are not provided here.

Artist & collection

Artist

Wang Wen

Wang Wen painted ink landscapes in 16th-century China. Two scrolls in this bundle show his hand: View from the Keyin Pavilion on Paradise Mountain (1562) and Song of a Fisherman (1536). Both trace misty ridges with…