Painting study · Ink painting
The Second Coming of the Fifth Patriarchc. mid-1300s · Study 1967.211
Yintuoluo (Chinese, c. 1285-c. 1355)
c. mid-1300s
Recorded as section of a handscroll mounted as a hanging scroll, ink on paper, this horizontal work measures 44.6 × 32.7 cm using the museum’s image dimensions. Explore the museum’s context and compare the format with a wall of your choice.
Museum collection reference. This work is not offered for sale by Physical Art For Crypto. Museum attribution does not imply a partnership or endorsement.
Context from the museum
A small boy, accompanied by his mother, is closing his hands in greeting to an old monk who has a young attendant standing behind him. Scholars believe the scene is a meeting between the fourth patriarch of Chan Buddhism, Daoxin 道信, and the little boy, who was the reincarnation of an old monk named Zaisong daozhe 栽松道者 (Pine Planter). They had encountered before, during which Daoxin advised the Pine Planter to endure a reincarnation as he was too old to reach enlightenment. This painting is done by Yintuoluo, an artist renowned for his simple and unadorned style.
Museum description reproduced from its CC0 open-access record. Read the original catalog entry.
A detail to notice
This painting is just a section of a handscroll that has been remounted as a hanging scroll.
Observation supplied by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Read the dimensions before the image
The selected image measurement for The Second Coming of the Fifth Patriarch is 44.6 cm wide and 32.7 cm high, equivalent to approximately 17.6 × 12.9 inches. Dividing width by height gives a format ratio of 1.36:1. The rectangular bounding area is 0.15 square meters; it describes the measured footprint, not the amount of paint or the monetary value.
On an illustrative 300 cm wall, the recorded width occupies 14.9% of the span before adding a frame. A centered placement leaves approximately 127.7 cm on each side before adding a frame. These are calculations by Physical Art For Crypto using museum measurements. They are not the museum’s display recommendations.
Questions to bring to your own collection
With The Second Coming of the Fifth Patriarch in view, identify one feature you can point to, then distinguish what the museum records from your personal response. Keep its medium, section of a handscroll mounted as a hanging scroll, ink on paper, in your notes when comparing contemporary works.
- Which part of this horizontal composition catches your eye first?
- Would a 44.6 cm width still suit the space after allowing for furniture and a frame?
- What surface detail would you need to see in person or in a close photograph?
Explore physical scale
How large would this format feel on your wall?
Use this museum work’s recorded format as a reference. Adjust a blank wall and optional frame allowance to compare proportions. The museum painting is an educational reference and is not for sale here.
Calculation: outside width = recorded width + twice your frame allowance. This is a proportion study, not an installation assessment. It excludes furniture, hardware, load capacity, depth and delivery clearance. The display image may include margins absent from the recorded measurement.
Compare formats with the studio collection
These Lei-Kol works have the closest width-to-height ratios in the current catalog. This is a geometry comparison, not a claim of artistic similarity, equivalent value, or association with the museum artist.
| Painting | Width × height | Format ratio | USD catalog price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar | 60 × 48 in | 1.25:1 | $3,499 |
| Brick and Mortar | 60 × 48 in | 1.25:1 | $3,499 |
| Dominion | 60 × 48 in | 1.25:1 | $3,499 |
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