Hundreds of Birds Admiring the Peacocks painting by Yin Hong, from the late fifteenth to early sixteenth century, the peacock symbolizes: 17th century, theatrical compositions rendered in very high contrast.
Explanation:
This is an example of the Northern style of Chinese painting. The patrons were usually members of the Imperial Family or aristocrats. These paintings were made to be displayed on a large scale. Silk and paint were the materials used. The colors were bright and the brushwork is nearly invisible. The subject matter of these Northern style paintings usually commented on and made allegories about society. This painting in particular was meant to be displayed in a private room and it was part of a series of other paintings. It is depicting an allegory about the social order in China during this period. The peafowl depicted represent the emperor and empress. It is obvious that the artist really paid attention to nature.
Yin Hong:
is a Chinese politician who served as the Governor of Henan Province from December 2019 to March 2021. Previously he had spent his entire political career in Shanghai.
