One Hundred Horses
Giuseppe Castiglione · 1728
Why it's great
A hundred horses graze, rest, swim and gallop across a long scroll, a mix of Chinese and Italian styles. Castiglione, an Italian monk painter at the Chinese court, painted it for the emperor. It shows how different art traditions can combine. It's one of the treasures of Chinese court art.
👀 Look closer!
Find horses swimming, sleeping, and playing. Can you spot the one that looks naughtiest?
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.
