Meditation

Bring the timeless beauty of Zha Shibiao's Meditation into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.

In "Meditation" by Zha Shibiao (1615-1698), the Ming dynasty artist masterfully transports viewers to a realm of transcendent serenity through sparse ink washes and deliberate negative space. Created during China's tumultuous late Ming to early Qing transition period, this hanging scroll embodies the literati painting tradition where brushwork becomes spiritual expression. Delicate yet purposeful strokes define a solitary scholar contemplating a waterfall—an archetypal shanshui (mountain-water) composition reinterpreted through Zha’s distinctive "dry brush" technique, where bristle marks remain visibly textured like whispers on paper. The Met’s curators note how Zha, as a Ming loyalist, infused such works with yimin (leftover citizen) resistance—his minimalist landscapes becoming political statem*ents as much as aesthetic pursuits. Art historians celebrate this piece as a crucial bridge between orthodox Song-Yuan traditions and the more expressive individualist painters of later centuries, its restrained power influencing collectors from Anhui to Edo Japan.

For contemporary interiors, "Meditation"'s 150×50cm vertical format makes it ideal for narrow partitions beside floor-to-ceiling windows or as a focal point above a minimalist console. Its warm xuan paper tones harmonize beautifully with walnut wood furnishings and rough-hewn stone accents, while the sparse composition prevents clutter in compact spaces. In offices, position it opposite seating areas to create contemplative sightlines—pair with a low Japanese tansu chest displaying scholar’s rocks or a single ceramic vessel to echo the painting’s wabi-sabi aesthetic. The silver-flecked ink motifs subtly interact with matte metallic finishes in lighting fixtures. Opt for a slim floating frame in unfinished oak to preserve the scroll’s spiritual lightness, ensuring the artwork hangs at eye-level when seated to maintain its intimate dialogue with viewers. Proportionally, it commands spaces between 12-20㎡ perfectly, its verticality balancing low-profile modular sofas in neutral linens.

When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.

We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.