Drinking Wine Under the Moon, silk scroll, 59×29.2
Step into a serene night where scholars gather beneath a full moon and swaying bamboo to share a drink, illustrating the poem inscribed in the corner about meeting at the perfect season. The facing page features bold calligraphy, likely by Emperor Ningzong of Song, musing that if one is free from attachment, any 'cool day and fine moon' feels like the Mid-Autumn festival. Attributed to the Southern Song master Ma Yuan, this piece beautifully blends visual art with imperial poetry to celebrate a Zen-like state of mind where joy is found in the present moment.
- Technique
- Ink and color on silk
- Material
- Silk
- Dimensions
- 59 x 29.2 cm
Location: Palace Museum, Beijing