Ye Xin

Quick Facts

  • Color intensity: balanced
  • Top 3 works:
    • Landscapes
    • Snowscape, from Album for Zhou Lianggong
    • White Crane Mountain
  • Nationality: Qing dynasty
  • Top-ranked work: Landscapes
  • Also known as: 叶欣
  • Born: 1650, Qing dynasty

The Life and Legacy of Ye Xin

Ye Xin, also known by his courtesy name Rongmu, was a Chinese landscape painter active during the Qing dynasty. Born in Huating in the Jiangsu province, he eventually relocated to Nanjing. He is recognized as one of the Eight Masters of Nanjing.

His artistic output includes several notable landscape works. Among his documented pieces are:

These works are held within the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Questions & Answers

Is there a chronological account of Ye Xin?

The Chronicle of Ye Xin is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.

In which historical period did Ye Xin work?

Ye Xin worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Where can I see all artworks by Ye Xin?

Every work by Ye Xin on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
During which dynasty was the painter Ye Xin active?
Question 2:
In which city did Ye Xin live after moving from Huating?
Question 3:
What was Ye Xin's courtesy name?
Question 4:
Which collection holds three of Ye Xin's works in our catalog?
Question 5:
According to the catalog, which work was created in 1654?