Meisheng (Ju Chao): A Quiet Master of Silk Moth Elegance Meisheng, also known as Ju Chao, was a celebrated Chinese painter during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), born around 1823 in Panyu, Guangdong Province. Despite his relatively modest fame compared to contemporaries like Qian Fengshan or Ni Zan, Meisheng’s distinctive style and profound understanding of artistic principles cemented his place as a significant figure within the literati tradition—a group of intellectuals who practiced painting alongside poetry and calligraphy. His life was marked by scholarly pursuits and a contemplative dem…