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名繪集珍 冊  隋展子虔授經圖, by Zhan Ziqian, unspecified, 593

名繪集珍 冊  隋展子虔授經圖

Zhan Ziqian

593

unspecified

silk

From the collection of National Palace Museum

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Overview

名繪集珍 冊  隋展子虔授經圖 is a 593 unspecified by Zhan Ziqian, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Zhan Ziqian
When & what style?
593
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting shows four people in traditional Chinese clothing. They are all wearing long robes with dark trim. One man is sitting on the ground, holding a scroll. Another man is standing behind him, holding a small box. A third man is sitting on the ground, looking at the first man. A small boy is standing next to him, holding a small box. The background is dark, with some faint leaves visible. The overall mood is calm and serene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Zhan Ziqian.

About the artist

Artist

Zhan Ziqian

Zhan Ziqian (Chinese: 展子虔; pinyin: Zhǎn Zǐqián; Wade–Giles: Chan Tzu-ch'ien; c. mid to late 6th century) was a famous painter of ancient China from Yangxin County in modern-day Shandong province. His birth and death…

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