Lan Ying Jiang Hong: A Master of Serene Landscapes Born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, during the tumultuous Ming Dynasty (1585-1664), Lan Ying, also known as Tian Shu (田叔) – “Field Master” – and later adopting the pseudonyms Diesou (蜨叟), Shi Toutuo (石頭陀), and Dongguo Laoren (东国老仁), stands as a pivotal figure in Chinese landscape painting. His life coincided with a period of significant artistic transition, bridging the expressive dy…