Equestrian & Animals
Squirrels in a Pine Tree
Cheng Zhang
A playful and dynamic ink painting capturing the spirited movement of squirrels amidst rugged pine branches.
Auspicious Pine, Lingzhi, and Falcon
Giuseppe Castiglione
1723 · Silk
This magnificent Qing dynasty masterpiece by court painter Giuseppe Castiglione features a majestic white falcon amidst symbols of longevity and strength.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1723 for the Yongzheng Emperor, this work is a premier example of the 'Jing-Zhong-Xi' style pioneered by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining), an Italian Jesuit who became a leading artist in the Chinese imperial court. The composition masterfully blends European chiaroscuro and three-dimensional realism with traditional Chinese symbolism: the evergreen pine and lingzhi mushrooms represent immortality, while the rare white falcon serves as a metaphor for heroic power and nobility.
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