南宋 傳 李唐 晉文公復國圖 卷|Duke Wen of Jin Recovering His State

Li Tang|Emperor Gaozong

mid-12th century · Handscroll; ink and color on silk · Asian Art

This handscroll tells the story of the exile and return to power of Chonger, duke of the ancient state of Jin. Driven from his home by a succession crisis, Chonger spent nineteen years in exile seeking support from other states before returning in triumph to assume the title Duke of Jin in 636 BCE. Though unsigned, the painting has long been attributed to the court painter Li Tang, who served in both the Northern and Southern Song painting academies. The calligraphy, executed in the style of Emperor Gaozong, was probably written by a scribe on his behalf.

Artist

Li Tang|Emperor Gaozong

Date

mid-12th century

Medium

Handscroll; ink and color on silk

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Gift of The Dillon Fund, 1973