Qiu Ying (仇英) (1494-1552), Chinese, Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), one of the "Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty," was a painter renowned for his meticulous brushwork and vibrant blue-green landscapes. Born into a humble family in Taicang, he trained initially as a lacquer artisan before studying under Zhou Chen. His style synthesized Tang-Song traditions with Ming courtly precision, blending sumptuous mineral pigments (zhongcai) and poetic lyricism.

Masterpieces like Spring Morning in the Han Palace (Han Gong Chun Xiao Tu) exemplify his virtuosity in narrative detail, depicting over 100 figures and architectural intricacies within a handscroll format. A Celestial Realm in the Peach Blossom Spring (Taoyuan Xianjing Tu) merges layered mountain vistas with ethereal atmospheres, redefining blue-green landscape conventions. Though few authenticated works survive—such as Red Cliff Scroll (Chibi Tu) and Sword Gate Pass (Jian Ge Tu)—his technical brilliance in imitating ancient masters and pioneering genre scenes left an indelible mark on Suzhou School painters and later professional artists.