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Searching the Mountains for Demons

Zheng Zhong

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful illustration of four figures. The figure on the left sits on a rock. He wears a red hat and ornate multi-colored armor with gold accents. The sitting figure faces right. He holds a long rectangular object with both hands. Behind him is another figure on horseback. The horse is white. The rider wears a red and gold hat, red and gold armor, a blue and gold band across his right shoulder. He holds a long pole with a curved end. To the right are two figures. The one on the right wears gold armor with red and blue accents and a tall hat. He holds a long pole in both hands. The figure on the left wears a dark robe and appears to have a large head. He holds a white cloth in his left hand and extends his right hand toward the figure on the right. The background depicts trees, rocks and bushes. The illustration has a beige background. The title of the illustration is "Searching the Mountains for Demons" by Zheng Zhong.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 282 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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