Portraits at Lingyan Pavilion
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The Portraits at Lingyan Pavilion (凌煙閣畫像) refer to the 24 portraits that Emperor Taizong of Tang
commissioned the great painter Yan Liben
to paint on Lingyan Pavilion in 643, within his palace, to commemorate the 24 great contributors to Tang rule. The commission order was issued on March 23, 643. The list of contributors that were so honored:
Emperor Taizong of Tang
Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Lǐ Shìmín , was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649...
commissioned the great painter Yan Liben
Yan Liben
Yan Liben , formally Baron Wenzhen of Boling , was a Chinese painter and government official of the early Tang Dynasty. His most renowned work is the Thirteen Emperors Scroll...
to paint on Lingyan Pavilion in 643, within his palace, to commemorate the 24 great contributors to Tang rule. The commission order was issued on March 23, 643. The list of contributors that were so honored:
- Zhangsun WujiZhangsun WujiZhangsun Wuji , courtesy name Fuji , formally Duke of Zhao , was a chancellor of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty during the reigns of his brother-in-law Emperor Taizong and nephew Emperor Gaozong...
(长孙无忌) the Duke of Zhao - Li XiaogongLi XiaogongLi Xiaogong , formally Prince Yuan of Hejian , often referred to by his earlier title as Prince of Zhao Commandery , was an imperial prince and general of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty...
(李孝恭) the Prince of Zhao Commandery - Du RuhuiDu RuhuiDu Ruhui , courtesy name Keming , formally Duke Cheng of Lai , was one of the most celebrated chancellors of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, and he and his colleague Fang Xuanling, both serving during the reign of Emperor Taizong, were often asserted to be ideal models for chancellors.- During...
(杜如晦) the Duke of Lai - Wei ZhengWei ZhengWei Zheng , courtesy name Xuancheng , formally Duke Wenzhen of Zheng , was a Chinese politician and the lead editor of the Book of Sui, composed in 636...
(魏征) the Duke of Zheng - Fang XuanlingFang XuanlingFang Xuanling , formal name Fang Qiao but went by the courtesy name of Xuanling, formally Duke Wenzhao of Liang , was the lead editor of the Book of Jin and one of the most celebrated chancellors of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, and he and his colleague Du Ruhui, both serving during the reign...
(房玄龄) the Duke of Liang - Gao ShilianGao ShilianGao Shilian , formal name Gao Jian but went by the courtesy name of Shilian, formally Duke Wenxian of Shen , was a chancellor of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty...
(高士廉) the Duke of Shen - Yuchi JingdeYuchi JingdeYuchi Jingde , formal name Yuchi Gong but went by the courtesy name of Jingde, formally Duke Zhongwu of E , was a general of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty whose bravery later caused him to be incorporated into Chinese folk religion as a door god, along with Qin Shubao.-During Sui Dynasty:Yuchi...
(尉迟敬德) the Duke of E - Li JingLi JingLi Jing , né Yaoshi , formally Duke Jingwu of Wei , was a general and one time chancellor of the Chinese Tang Dynasty...
(李靖) the Duke of Wei - Xiao YuXiao YuXiao Yu , courtesy name Shiwen , formally Duke Zhenbian of Song , was an imperial prince of the Chinese dynasty Liang Dynasty who later became an official for Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty, serving as a chancellor at times during the reigns of Emperor Gaozu of Tang and Emperor Taizong of Tang.-...
(蕭瑀) the Duke of Song - Duan Zhixuan (段志玄) the Duke of Bao
- Liu Hongji (劉弘基) the Duke of Kui
- Qutu Tong (屈突通) the Duke of Jiang
- Yin Kaishan (殷開山) the Duke of Xun
- Chai ShaoChai ShaoChai Shao was a Chinese military leader of the Tang Dynasty.He was the son of Chai Shen, Duke of Julu. He married the Princess Pingyang, a daughter of the Emperor Gaozu, founder of the Tang dynasty, and distinguished himself as a general against the Turkic invaders...
(柴紹) the Duke of Qiao - Zhangsun Shunde (長孫順德) the Duke of Pi
- Zhang LiangZhang Liang (Tang Dynasty)Zhang Liang was a general and official of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, becoming chancellor late in the reign of Emperor Taizong. He was eventually accused of using witchcraft—a major taboo during China's imperial times—and executed in 646.- Background and service under Li Mi :It is not...
(張亮) the Duke of Xun - Hou JunjiHou JunjiHou Junji was a major general and chancellor of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, particularly known for his campaigns against Gaochang and Tuyuhun...
(侯君集) the Duke of Chen - Zhang Gongjin (張公謹) the Duke of Tan
- Cheng Zhijie (程知節) the Duke of Lu
- Yu ShinanYu ShinanYu Shinan , courtesy name Boshi , was a master of calligraphy in early Tang Dynasty. He was also a paramount official, litterateur and well known confucian scholar in Emperor Taizong of Tang's era....
(虞世南) the Duke of Yongxing - Liu Zhenghui (劉政會) the Duke of Yu
- Tang JianTang JianTang Jian was a famous diplomatist of Tang Dynasty.-Family:Tang's grandfather Tang Yong was the chancellor of Northern Qi Dynasty...
(唐俭) the Duke of Ju - Li ShijiLi ShijiLi Shiji , né Xu Shiji , later known in the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang as Li Ji , courtesy name Maogong , formally Duke Zhenwu of Ying , was one of the most celebrated generals early in the Chinese Tang Dynasty...
(李世勣) the Duke of Ying - Qin ShubaoQin ShubaoQin Shubao , formal name Qin Qiong but went by the courtesy name of Shubao, formally Duke Zhuang of Hu , was a general of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty whose bravery later caused him to be incorporated into Chinese folk religion as a door god, along with Yuchi Jingde.-During Sui Dynasty:It is...
(秦叔寶) the Duke of Hu