Sima Qian's Historical Tapestry
Sima Qian, the central figure, is shown as a gentle and wise man with a kind smile, dressed in the flowing robes and cloth cap of the Han dynasty. He sits at a wooden desk covered with scrolls and an inkstone, symbolic of his work as a historian and writer. Surrounding him are lively and whimsical illustrations of notable figures and events from Chinese history. The presence of mythical dragons, phoenixes, and scenes of ancient scholars and emperors adds a sense of wonder and adventure to the scene.

