Eight Horses
Giuseppe Castiglione · 1729
Why it's great
Eight horses of different colors stand and pose in a calm landscape. Giuseppe Castiglione, known in China as Lang Shining, painted the emperor's favorite horses. His lifelike style, with shadows and shapes, was new for Chinese painting. It's a handsome picture of the emperor's stable.
Where to see it
📍 National Palace MuseumTaipei, Taiwan
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Giuseppe Castiglione was born in Milan, Italy, and became a Jesuit brother, traveling as a missionary to China. He took the name Lang Shining and served as a court painter for three Chinese emperors. He blended European realism with Chinese styles. He died in Beijing in 1766.
