Erlang Shen Searching the Mountains Handscroll, Silk, 61 x 806, Boston
Imagine an ancient Chinese action movie stretched out over eight meters of silk! This Ming dynasty handscroll by Lu Zhi depicts the fierce deity Erlang Shen leading a heavenly army on a demon-hunting expedition through rugged mountains, where divine warriors and mythical beasts chase terrified spirits into rocky crags. The scene is packed with chaotic, high-energy movement as demons scramble to hide in caves and trees from the god's wrath. Today, this epic masterpiece of Chinese mythology is housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
- Technique
- Ink and color on silk
- Material
- Silk
- Dimensions
- 61 x 806 cm
Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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