Ancestor cloth - Cloth - Unknown - China - 2nd half of the 20th century

Large Chinese ancestor painting.

Ancestor worship is an important part of Chinese culture. In Chinese culture, people experience a deep connection with their ancestors, which consists not only of respect but also partly of fear. The ancestors can provide health, prosperity, longevity and offspring, but they can also come back and haunt the living. So a right way of worshiping is also required. In China it was believed that a survivor's soul or power could be transferred into a portrait. Paintings like this were made in great detail. Incense was burned and food was offered. These worship took place on holidays such as birthdays or commemorations.

This painting depicts 7 ancestors. It is handmade using the giclée technique on canvas. The dimensions are 102. 5 x 67. 5 cm.