Who created "The Daming Palace"?

The Daming Palace was created by Wang Zhenpeng in early 15th century.

When was "The Daming Palace" created?

This artwork was created early 15th century.

What medium is "The Daming Palace"?

The Daming Palace is Handscroll; ink on paper.

Is "The Daming Palace" in the public domain?

Yes, The Daming Palace is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

明　(舊傳)王振鵬　大明宮圖　卷|The Daming Palace

Wang Zhenpeng

early 15th century

Medium

Handscroll; ink on paper

Dimensions

Image: 12 1/4 in. × 22 ft. 5 in. (31.1 × 683.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 13 3/8 in. × 36 ft. 11 in. (34 × 1125.2 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture & Period

China · Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988

Accession Number

1989.363.37

Tags

PalacesBoats

Art Historical Context

Step into the grandeur of imperial China with *The Daming Palace*, magnificent handscroll attributed to the early 15th-century artist Wang Zhenpeng. Created during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), this ink-on-paper masterpiece unfurls over an astonishing 22 feet of imagery, capturing the sprawling splendor of the Daming Palace—a legendary complex from the Tang era in ancient Chang'an (modern Xi'an). Measuring 12¼ inches high and extending dramatically when unrolled, the scroll invites viewers to journey through intricate palaces, pavilions, and bustling river scenes dotted with boats, evoking the...

明 (舊傳)王振鵬 大明宮圖 卷|The Daming Palace

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明　(舊傳)王振鵬　大明宮圖　卷|The Daming Palace