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Divinities of the Planets and Constellations

Qiu Ying

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, narrow scroll painting on a beige background. The painting features five figures, each associated with a planet or constellation. The figure on the far left wears a long robe and holds a staff. The second figure rides a grey donkey and holds a spear with a red and white pennant attached. The third figure rides a white bull. The fourth figure rides a large bird with outstretched wings. The fifth figure rides a brown horse. The painting includes Chinese calligraphy and red seals in the top and bottom right corners. The artist's name, Qiu Ying, and the title, "Divinities of the Planets and Constellations," are associated with this work.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
598 × 224 px
Museum record:
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