Scenes of the Xiaoxiang Rivers Handscroll - Colophon 3
Think of this scroll section as the ultimate VIP guest book for Mi Youren's famous landscape masterpiece, 'Misty River, Strange Peaks.' These inscriptions, penned by later scholars like the Yuan dynasty official Gong Shitai, praise the 'Mi father and son' (Mi Fu and Mi Youren) for their unique ability to capture the misty magic of Jiangnan landscapes. The text marvels at how their style could create mountains and clouds out of seemingly chaotic ink splashes, calling it a 'heavenly skill.' The scattered red seals act like a timeline of ownership, proving this piece was treasured by collectors for centuries.
- Technique
- Calligraphy
- Material
- Ink on paper
Location: Palace Museum, Beijing