signed ZHENGMING, inscribed,and with one seal of the artist dated Xinchou year（1541） ink and color on silk, hanging scroll Wen Zhengming (1470–1559), born Wen Bi, was a Chinese painter, calligrapher, and poet during the Ming dynasty. He was regarded as one of the Four Masters of Ming painting.As for painting, Wen Zhengming had the opportunity to study and appreciate the works of ancient masters, establishing a unique style of his own.And he came to excel at the major calligraphic types, with small regular and running scripts most reflecting his personal style. His small regular script is sharp and orderly.