Three Taoist Officials
Making an Inspection Tour
Ma Lin
Southern Sung Dynasty
(A.D. 1127-1279)
Hanging scroll.
ink and colors on silk.
174.2 x 122.9cm
      The  Southern  Sung 
emperors were followers of
Taoism, and "Three Taoist 
officials   Making   an 
Inspection Tour"  is  a 
painting with a clear Taoist
theme.