This ink on paper handscroll depicts the historical moment when Lady Wenji, a celebrated poet and musician of the Han dynasty, returns to her native China after years of captivity among the Xiongnu. Attributed to Ding Yunpeng, a prominent Ming dynasty painter known for his figure painting and narrative compositions, the work captures the pathos of this well known literary subject through refined brushwork and compositional restraint typical of scholar artist traditions. The handscroll format allows the narrative to unfold across the horizontal surface, inviting contemplative viewing and reflecting the work's integration of painting and literary culture.