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Gain access to this incredible resource through either a monthly or a yearly subscription and search the entire collection from your desktop, compare multiple images side by side and zoom into the minute details of the images. Visit www.davidrumsey.com/amica for more information on the collection, click on the link below the revolving thumbnail to the right, or email us at amica@luna-img.com . Creator Name: Wen Zhengming Creator Nationality: Asian; Far East Asian; Chinese Creator Role: Artist Creator Dates/Places: 1470 - 1559 Creator Name-CRT: Wen Zhengming Title: Imperial Gift of an Embroidered Silk: Calligraphy in Running Style Title Type: Primary View: Full View Creation Start Date: 1520 Creation End Date: 1530 Creation Date: c. 1525 Object Type: Paintings Materials and Techniques: ink on paper Dimensions: Overall: 345cm x 93.5cm Inscriptions: The text of the calligraphy, which is also included in his literary compilation, can be translated as follows: From the throne, this exquisite silk was bestowed on me, As I expressed my gratitude to His Majesty by the Goldwater Bridge. This heavenly silk is embroidered with five colors. Resplendent it is, draping over my arm with [designs of] twin dragons. Having received such a gift, I [bowed] in shame over my lack of achievements. Humbly I returned to my rank to observe the grand ceremony. I wish His Majesty shall live on for myriad years, And the sun will always shine upon His trailing robe. AMICA Contributor: The Cleveland Museum of Art Owner Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA ID Number: 1998.169 Credit Line: John L. Severance Fund Rights: http://www.clemusart.com/museum/disclaim2.html Context: This impressive hanging scroll is the work of Wen Zhengming, a lowly official, but an acclaimed master of calligraphy and painting. The scroll is an expression of gratitude to Emperor Jiazhing (1522? 1566) for a gift, presumably given in appreciation for Wen Zhengming's meritorious work. The artist wrote both the poem and the calligraphy, which reads: From the throne came this wondrous silk, When I attended his Majesty by the Goldwater Bridge. This heavenly silk is embroidered with five colors, Resplendent it is, drawing over my arm with [designs of] twin dragons. To such a gift, I [bowed] in shame over my lackluster performance. Humbly I returned to my rank to observe the grand ceremony....The style of the calligraphy is based on "running script," which, unlike formal script, is characterized by simple characters and linked brushstrokes. Wen Zhengming was a master of this style. The calligraphy is not dated, although evidence from Wen Zhengming's writings suggests he may have received the gift and executed this hanging scroll in 1525. AMICA ID: CMA_.1998.169 AMICA Library Year: 2001 Media Metadata Rights: Copyright, The Cleveland Museum of Art AMICA PUBLIC RIGHTS: a) Access to the materials is granted for personal and non-commercial use. b) A full educational license for non-commercial use is available from Cartography Associates at www.davidrumsey.com/amica/institution_subscribe.html c) Licensed users may continue their examination of additional materials provided by Cartography Associates, and d) commercial rights are available from the rights holder. Home
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