The square cong is as beautiful as the picture axis

[The axis of the square cong Tianbao Jiuru picture]

The axis of the “Tianbao Jiuru picture”, Qing Dynasty, square cong painting, silk version, color setting, vertical 146.4 cm, horizontal 50.5 cm
This picture is painted by the author according to the poem “The Book of Songs • Xiaoya • Tianbao”: “Tianbao Dinger, so that it can not be prospered. Such as a mountain, such as a hill, such as a tomb, such as the direction of the river, so that it can not be increased… such as the constant moon, such as the rise of the sun, such as the longevity of the Nanshan Mountain, not falling, such as the luxuriant pines and cypresses, so that it can not fail”. The picture depicts the scene of high mountains, flowing water, rising sun, and the owner of the house holding Ruyi is receiving the greetings of the people. This picture is intended to publicize the ruling idea of ministers congratulating the monarch and the monarch “respecting the heaven and protecting the people”. The author has created a fairyland on earth for the host with mountains, pine trees, Ruyi, peaches, cranes and other scenery endowed with the meaning of longevity and auspiciousness. The composition and scenery are far-reaching, and the painting style belongs to the “Loudong School” led by Wang Yuanqi in the “Four Kings” in the early Qing Dynasty. The rocks and trees are rendered with dry ink or juicy green, and the ink and color are intertwined, showing a profound artistic conception and profound charm. This painting was appreciated by Emperor Qianlong and collected by the Qing government
This page is signed with the following words: “Tianbao Jiuru.” The official square cong is written. “The seal is” official “Zhu Wen seal and” square cong “white Wen seal
The collection is printed with “Treasure of Emperor Qianlong”, “Collection of Paintings and Calligraphy of Baoyun Building”, etc