Family Gathering was composed in two parts, a life drawing on the top and a calligraphy of seal and running scripts by He Huai-Shuo on the bottom. The painting is a creative piece which focuses on the representation of characters of objects. Colour gradation was used to draw the cock and hen. Freehand strokes were used in a smooth and swift manner. Feathers of the wings were sturdy and those on the tail were round and smooth. Chickens were colour-filled to create a refreshed scene. The naive expressions of chickens were depicted, thus completing the harmonious scene of the chicks. This work would yet be another marvelous piece that highlights Ding's natural depiction in a cheerful character.