Chengguan Album 03
Step into the colorful world of Ming Dynasty painter Lan Ying, who captured the essence of his hometown Hangzhou in this album leaf. The right page bursts with 'blue-and-green' landscape magic—jagged peaks in mineral green and rust-red rise above swirling mist, sheltering a quiet pavilion by the water. It's a style revived from the Tang Dynasty, but Lan Ying made it his own, blending the bold Zhe School strokes with softer, poetic vibes. The facing page isn't just text; it's a poetic tribute mentioning the famous painter Zhang Sengyou and the beauty of West Lake, proving that Lan Ying was deeply connected to the artistic legacy of his region. He was a prolific pro who didn't just copy the ancients but remixed them for his time.