Jizhi wengao
Dublin Core
Title
Jizhi wengao
Subject
Calligraphy
Tang Dynasty Art
Description
A draft manuscript by Tang Dynasty calligrapher and statesman Yan Zhenqing (709–785 CE), mourning the death of his nephew Yan Jiming during the An Lushan Rebellion. Written in 758 CE, it is considered one of the greatest examples of Chinese calligraphy, showcasing raw emotion through its dynamic brushwork and corrections. The text reflects loyalty, familial grief, and Confucian values.
Creator
Yan Zhenqing
Source
Original manuscript held at the National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan.
Date
758 CE
Rights
Public Domain
Format
Handscroll, ink on paper.
Language
Classical Chinese
Type
Manuscript
Calligraphy
Coverage
Tang Dynasty China
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Calligraphy
Physical Dimensions
~28.2 cm (height) × 75.5 cm (length)
Citation
Yan Zhenqing, “Jizhi wengao,” Omeka, accessed June 16, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/259.