The Second Coming of the Fifth Patriarch

The artwork titled "The Second Coming of the Fifth Patriarch" by artist Yintuoluo is a vertically oriented scroll painting. The scroll has a brown background with two long, thin strips of darker brown material hanging vertically from the top. The painting within the scroll depicts two men; one standing on the left with a staff in hand, and another on the right with a donkey. The man on the left appears to be elderly with a long white beard and is dressed in traditional robes. The man on the right wears a hat and traditional clothing, interacts with the donkey. The scene is set against a simple backdrop with a tree on the left. To the right of the men, there is a column of Chinese text. The scroll is framed by a patterned border that includes shades of brown and gold. The entire piece is mounted on a light-colored background, possibly for display or preservation purposes. The artwork is characterized by its traditional Asian motifs and techniques.

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Dimensions: 479 × 893 px
Museum Record: View original

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The Second Coming of the Fifth Patriarch

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