Dragons Playing with the Sacred Pearl

Created:
Movement:
1599
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Dimensions:
Image: 81 x 14 3/4 in. (205.7 x 37.5 cm) Framed: 18 1/4 in. × 85 in. × 3/4 in. (46.4 × 215.9 × 1.9 cm)
medium:
Framed painting; ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Dragons Playing with the Sacred Pearl" is a painting created in 1599 by an unidentified artist, notable for its depiction of mythical dragons engaging with a pearl, symbolizing wisdom and enlightenment. The work reflects the artistic conventions of the late Ming dynasty in China, although specific details about the artist's identity and the painting's provenance remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Dragons Playing with the Sacred Pearl," created in 1599 by an unidentified artist, features intricate depictions of dragons engaged in a dynamic interaction with a luminous pearl, rendered in vibrant ink and color on paper. The composition is characterized by fluid lines and a harmonious color palette, emphasizing the mythical significance of the dragons and the sacred nature of the pearl within the context of East Asian art.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Dragons Playing with the Sacred Pearl