Nine Dragons Scroll - Painting Core
Chen Rong, a Southern Song Dynasty official, was legendary for his dragon paintings—rumor has it he’d get drunk and splash ink wildly to capture their spirit! This massive scroll features nine dragons writhing through misty clouds and crashing waves, each with a distinct personality, from playful to fierce. It’s a masterpiece of ink wash painting that feels almost like a movie scene frozen in time. Today, this incredible treasure is housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, where viewers can still feel the power of these mythical beasts.
- Technique
- Ink wash painting
Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Views: 10