Album van beroemde werken uit de Song- en Yuan-dynastie (Gu-borduurwerk) · Een paard wassen
Don't let the delicate brushstrokes fool you—this serene scene of a groom washing a spotted horse under a willow tree is actually a masterpiece of needlework! Created by Han Ximeng during the late Ming Dynasty, this piece is a prime example of 'Gu Embroidery,' a style so refined that artists used silk threads to mimic the ink wash paintings of Song and Yuan masters. The calligraphy on the left balances the composition, proving that a needle can be just as expressive as a brush.