| 内容简介（英文） | In 1241, Emperor Lizong (r. 1205-1264) went to the National University and composed the “Thirteen Eulogies on Confucian Orthodoxy.” Afterwards, he ordered Ma Lin to do paintings for them, manifesting the traditional Confucian lineage and the court’s ideal of unity with political orthodoxy. Unfortunately, only five of the paintings survive, which is why they are also called “The Five Portraits of Confucian Orthodoxy.” Among them, the portrait of Fuxi bears the signature of Ma Lin. The other four are unsigned, but the style of them all is similar. Furthermore, the five have eulogies personally inscribed by Emperor Lizong at the top, clearly indicating that they were done by the same person. In this image Yu appears regal and stalwart, the brushwork likewise robust and forceful. Bringing out the figure’s impressive bearing, as if appearing before our eyes, it truly makes this a great work among the hanging scrolls by Ma Lin.(20101015) |
