Ten Prized Dogs - Xuezhualu(Chinese greyhound) Poster

Giuseppe Castiglione, S.J. (simplified Chinese: 郞世宁; traditional Chinese: 郞世寧; pinyin: Láng Shìníng; 19 July 1688 – 17 July 1766), was an Italian Jesuit brother and missionary in China, where he served as an artist at the imperial court of three Qing emperors – the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors. He painted in a style that is a fusion of European and Chinese traditions. In the painting "Shuang Zhua Lu" from Lang Shining's "Ten Prized Dogs," the dog named "Shuang Zhua Lu" or "Snow Claw" is depicted with meticulous attention to detail. This dog features a sleek and agile build, typical of fine hunting dogs. It stands with a regal stance, hinting at its speed and keen senses. The most striking feature of this dog is its paws, which are prominently displayed against the darker shades of its fur, giving them a starkly white appearance resembling snow. This visual element not only lends the name "Snow Claw" but also accentuates the dog's ability to move swiftly across any terrain, much like a creature of the frozen landscapes. [Special Reminder] For optimal printing results, this product is designed to use 8000 x 11840 pixels 300 DPI high definition JPG format images.