明 張祐 萬古春風圖 軸|Spring Breeze of Myriad Pasts
mid-15th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions
Image: 61 3/4 x 27 1/2 in. (156.8 x 69.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 102 1/4 x 34 3/4 in. (259.7 x 88.3 cm) Overall with knobs: 102 1/4 x 38 in. (259.7 x 96.5 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
China · Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Edward Elliott Family Collection, Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1981
Accession Number
1981.285.11
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Spring Breeze of Myriadasts** (*Wan gu chun feng tu*), a masterful hanging scroll by Ming dynasty artist Zhang You from the mid-15th, captures the timeless beauty of nature through delicate ink on silk. Measuring five feet in height when unrolled, this work evokes a serene landscape where ancient trees stand resilient under a spring breeze, symbolizing enduring vitality across epochs. The poetic title reflects Chinese artistic tradition of blending poetry, painting, and philosophy, inviting viewers to ponder the passage of time amid nature's renewal. Created during the Ming dynasty (1368–16...