Letter
A native of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Jiao Hong was a prolific scholar, noted bibliophile, and important calligrapher who passed the civil service examination in 1589 with the highest honors and was appointed to a succession of official positions before resigning and returning home in 1599.
In this letter, Jiao acknowledges a request for his calligraphy relayed by Minister of Rites Huang Ruliang (1554–1647). The request entailed inscribing a panel with four large characters, “Famous Practitioner of the Medical Arts,” for someone to present to a certain Dr. Li as an expression of gratitude for his services.
In this letter, Jiao acknowledges a request for his calligraphy relayed by Minister of Rites Huang Ruliang (1554–1647). The request entailed inscribing a panel with four large characters, “Famous Practitioner of the Medical Arts,” for someone to present to a certain Dr. Li as an expression of gratitude for his services.
Artwork Details
- 明 焦竤 行草書札 冊頁
- Title: Letter
- Artist: Jiao Hong (Chinese, 1541–1620)
- Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
- Culture: China
- Medium: Album leaf; ink on paper
- Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 6 5/8 in. (27 x 16.8 cm)
- Classification: Calligraphy
- Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
- Object Number: 1989.363.92
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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