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The Sixteen Luohans

Wu Bin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sixteen Luohans by Wu Bin depicts a serene landscape with two main figures. The seated figure wears a white robe and a pink garment underneath; their hands are clasped together in front of their face. They sit cross-legged on a tree root. A large tree with twisted branches and dark leaves grows behind the seated figure. The standing figure, on the right, wears a long white robe and holds what appears to be a staff. The setting includes green cliffs, sparse vegetation, and a small red flower on the right side. The scene is on a flat area of land with a short drop. The color palette features muted tones with green, pink, and white prominently displayed.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1591
Medium:
Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 415 px
Museum record:
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