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Qiu Ying Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Qiu Ying our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Qiu Ying · 1494 – 1552

Lady in a bamboo grove

Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 125 x 45 cm

Admire 'Lady in a Bamboo Grove' by Qiu Ying – a captivating Ming Dynasty painting of serene elegance and meticulous brushwork, showcasing a woman amidst a tranquil bamboo setting. A masterpiece of understated beauty.

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Art Movement: Ming Dynasty Gongbi
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
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Qiu Ying, Handscroll (1530)

1530 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Experience Qiu Ying's 'The Sixteen Luohans,' a stunning 16th-century Chinese handscroll showcasing masterful gongbi brushwork & intricate detail of Buddhist figures.

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Art Movement: Gongbi Landscape
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Qiu Ying: Up the River During Qingming

1644 · National Palace Museum, Taipei · original 34 x 804 cm

Experience 'Up the River During Qingming,' a vibrant Ming Dynasty masterpiece by Qiu Ying. This iconic scroll depicts a lively village scene, showcasing exquisite detail and rich colors – a must-see!

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Art Movement: Ming Dynasty Painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Up the River During Qingming (1644) by Qiu Ying

1644 · National Palace Museum, Taipei · original 34 x 804 cm

Admire Qiu Ying’s masterpiece ‘Up the River During Qingming,’ a stunning Ming Dynasty landscape depicting festive activities and opulent palace architecture—a testament to Suzhou artistry.

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Art Movement: Ming Dynasty Landscape Painting
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Qiu Ying, Lady Su Hui and Her Verse Puzzle (501)

501 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 25.6cm x 311.8cm

A delicate scene of camaraderie unfolds in this exquisite Ming Dynasty silk painting by Qiu Ying featuring ladies with ancient musical instruments, inviting you to explore the timeless elegance of this masterpiece.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Beauty with Pine and Plum

Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Spotkanie Ośmiu Nieśmiertelnych

National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 47.3 x 123.3cm

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$32047 × 123 cm Commission at original size

Qiu Ying: Architektura pałacowa z parkiem i postaciami uczonych

National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 142.3 x 60.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$39960 × 142 cm Commission at original size

Przeprawa przez górski potok - pejzaż w stylu niebiesko-zielonym by Qiu Ying

National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 197.3 x 101.2cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$730101 × 197 cm Commission at original size

Pałac nad brzegiem jeziora - pejzaż by Qiu Ying

National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 142.7 x 76.4cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$46776 × 143 cm Commission at original size

RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS WITHOUT END – Qiu Ying

Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence · original 39 x 265 cm

Discover "Rivers & Mountains Without End" by Qiu Ying – a stunning diptych of traditional Chinese landscape paintings. Explore serene scenes, masterful ink wash technique & timeless beauty.

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Art Movement: Chinese Landscape Painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Landscape with Pavilion and Willows by Qiu Ying

Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence · original 73.7 x 78.1cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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SUMMER REVERIE BY THE LOTUS POND, Qiu Ying

original 116 x 59 cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$34959 × 116 cm Commission at original size

Qiu Ying: SCHOLAR RIDING A HORSE

original 200 x 164 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$1101164 × 200 cm Commission at original size

Towers and Pavilions in Mountains of the Immortals

National Palace Museum, Taipei

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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A Tang Palace

original 84 x 78 cm

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$34178 × 84 cm Commission at original size

Garden for Solitary Enjoyment, 1533, Qiu Ying

1533 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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明傳仇英文玉圖軸 Lady in a Bamboo Grove

original 287 x 75 cm

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Lady preparing for a journey (1850) by Qiu Ying

1850 · Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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LANDSCAPES

original 115 x 62 cm

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$35762 × 115 cm Commission at original size

MAIDEN, Qiu Ying

original 30 x 117 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$251117 × 30 cm Commission at original size

The Seven sages of the bamboo grove by Qiu Ying, 1552

1552

Discover Qiu Ying’s "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove" (1552), a stunning fan painting showcasing Song Dynasty artistry & wisdom. Explore its serene beauty & cultural significance.

View the most popular artwork of Qiu Ying ranked #22: The Seven sages of the bamboo grove

Art Movement: Song Dynasty Landscape Painting
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Zhao Mengfu Writing the Heart (Hridaya) Sutra in Exchange for Tea by Qiu Ying

1542 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
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Saying Farewell at Xunyang (1500) by Qiu Ying

1500 · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City · original 33.71 x 399.69cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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A Tang Palace, Qiu Ying

Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 187 x 99 cm

Discover "A Tang Palace" by Qiu Ying – a stunning black & white ink wash painting of a classical Chinese landscape. Explore its Sumi-e style, intricate details, and historical significance.

View the most popular artwork of Qiu Ying ranked #25: A Tang Palace

Art Movement: Sumi-e
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 33 artworks by Qiu Ying
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$68899 × 187 cm Commission at original size

The artist

Qiu Ying

1494 – 1552

Quick facts

Color intensitybalanced, vivid
Museums on APSNational Museum in Warsaw, Yale University Art Gallery, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art
NationalityPeople's Republic of China
Lifespan58 years
Top-ranked workLady in a bamboo grove
Born1494, Taicang, People's Republic of China
Top 3 worksLady in a bamboo grove, Handscroll, Up the River During Qingming
Art periodRenaissance

Biography

A Life Forged in Brushstrokes: The World of Qiu Ying

Born into humble circumstances in 1494, in the town of Taicang near present-day Jiangsu province, Qiu Ying rose to become one of the most celebrated painters of the Ming Dynasty. Unlike many artists of his era who benefited from scholarly upbringing and formal education within established artistic circles, Qiu Ying’s path was remarkably self-made. He began his artistic journey not through traditional channels, but as an apprentice lacquer artisan, honing his skills in detailed decorative work – a foundation that would profoundly influence the meticulous precision characteristic of his later paintings. This early experience instilled in him a mastery of line and color, qualities he would refine under the tutelage of Zhou Chen in Suzhou, a vibrant cultural hub during the Ming period. It was within this dynamic environment that Qiu Ying truly began to blossom, absorbing techniques and developing an artistic voice uniquely his own.

Master of Versatility: Style and Technique

Qiu Ying’s genius lay not in adhering rigidly to one school or style, but in his extraordinary versatility. While Suzhou was a stronghold of the delicate ink wash painting favored by the Wu School, Qiu Ying demonstrated an exceptional ability to master both this nuanced approach and the vibrant, detailed *gongbi* technique. This adaptability allowed him to cater to a diverse clientele with varying tastes, establishing himself as a highly sought-after artist. He skillfully blended these techniques, often incorporating elements of the green-and-blue style – known for its rich coloration and intricate detail – into his compositions. His paintings are distinguished by an exquisite refinement of color, meticulous attention to detail, and a remarkable ability to capture both grand panoramic landscapes and intimate, delicately rendered scenes. This technical prowess wasn’t merely about skill; it was about storytelling, conveying emotion, and bringing narratives to life on silk or paper.

Patronage and the Flourishing of a Career

Qiu Ying's career flourished thanks to the generous support of wealthy patrons who commissioned works across a broad spectrum of subjects. He painted landscapes imbued with atmospheric perspective, religious scenes radiating spiritual devotion, delicate depictions of flowers and gardens brimming with life, and compelling figural compositions that captured the essence of his subjects. Among his most celebrated creations are masterful renditions like *Up the River During Qingming*, inspired by the iconic Northern Song dynasty original; *Lady in a Bamboo Grove*, showcasing his skill in portraying elegant figures within natural settings; *The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove*, demonstrating his understanding of classical literary themes; and *Spring Morning in the Han Palace*, a vibrant depiction of courtly life. Key patrons such as Chen Guan of Suzhou, and later Zhou Fenglai and Xiang Yuanbian – both prominent art collectors – played pivotal roles in supporting his artistic endeavors, providing him with the freedom to explore his creativity and refine his technique.

Legacy and Lasting Influence

Qiu Ying’s talent and versatility earned him a place among the “Four Masters” of the Ming Dynasty—a testament to his profound impact on Chinese painting. He bridged the gap between traditional styles and contemporary tastes, creating works that were both technically brilliant and aesthetically pleasing. His paintings reflect influences from earlier masters, particularly those of the Song Dynasty, but he skillfully blended these historical precedents with the aesthetics of his own time. He didn’t simply imitate; he synthesized, innovated, and ultimately created a style that was distinctly his own. Beyond his lifetime, Qiu Ying's influence extended to generations of artists who admired his masterful technique and innovative approach. He remains a celebrated figure in the history of Chinese art, revered for his ability to capture beauty, convey meaning, and leave an indelible mark on the artistic landscape. Even today, his name graces a crater on Mercury—a fitting tribute to an artist whose vision reached beyond earthly bounds. His legacy continues to inspire awe and admiration among art enthusiasts worldwide.

Questions & Answers

What colors did Qiu Ying use most often?

The color profile of Qiu Ying's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

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The By Keywords page of Qiu Ying groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.

How many artworks by Qiu Ying are available to browse?

You can browse 33 artworks by Qiu Ying on the All Artworks page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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