Chapter 1167 The Legend of Shanghe Tu at Qingming Festival
Chapter 1167 The Legend of Along the River During the Qingming Festival
Lin Lang also looked at Dean Huang.
When he heard Moratti said that this big auction would include "Along the River During the Qingming Festival", he was indeed very surprised, and his level of surprise was no less than that of Li Yang.
Although Lin Lang is a foreigner and grew up abroad, he has always had a deep affection for China, which can be seen from the fact that he often goes to China.
Lin Lang likes to collect, especially Chinese cultural relics, which gives him a strong sense of belonging to China.
When he suddenly heard that a treasure belonging to China had appeared at a foreign auction, he, like Li Yang, couldn't accept it at first.
But he soon realized that Lin Lang was the helmsman of a large consortium after all, and his psychological quality was much stronger.
After careful questioning, he left immediately, and Moratti's efforts to persuade him to stay were of no use.
After he came out, he contacted Li Yang and Dean Huang. It was not suitable for too many people to know about this matter at present, except for Li Yang and Dean Huang.
Li Yang will not talk about it for now. Dean Huang is the most authoritative person in the Forbidden City. "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" has been stored in the Forbidden City. Dean Huang should know about this and have the highest say.
Li Yang's question was also what Lin Lang was curious about. He knew that Dean Huang had doubted the authenticity of the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" in the Forbidden City a long time ago. Later, Mr. Xu gave up after he had supporting evidence.
"Li Yang, don't think too much, there is nothing hidden here, it's just this matter that can't be explained in one sentence!"
Dean Huang sighed softly, his face still a little melancholy, as if he was recalling some past events.
"Speak slowly, we are not in a hurry. Only when you speak clearly will it be easier for us to take the next step!"
Li Yang whispered. His meaning was very simple. If Dean Huang said that the paintings in the Forbidden City were really not authentic, then the paintings that appeared in the auction this time might be authentic.
In this case, they must be prepared to capture this painting.
If the Forbidden City is indeed authentic, then the items at the auction must be fake, and there is no need to make any preparations.
"I see!"
Dean Huang nodded silently, looked up at the ceiling, and his mind seemed to have returned to the past.
Being young and frivolous is not a purely derogatory term. Who has not been frivolous when they were young, especially talented people, this is more obvious.
Dean Huang is obviously a talented person. He was young and had a wonderful history. Although he is not as good as Li Yang now, Dean Huang was also a very famous person at that time.
The same goes for Mr. Xu, who is more famous than Dean Huang.
This was mainly due to Mr. Xu's family background. After all, he had a famous uncle behind him. Xu Beihong's influence in the world of calligraphy and painting was unmatched at that time.
Director Huang once raised doubts about "Along the River During Qingming Festival" currently in the collection of the Forbidden City. At that time, he had just joined the Forbidden City and could only be regarded as a newcomer with no influence at all.
However, there were many people who questioned this painting at that time, and his doubts were insignificant here.
Many old-timers at the time also provided more evidence to prove that this painting was fake.
The discussion about the authenticity of this painting has been going on for a long time. During this period, Dean Huang also slowly grew up and continued to argue with those who insisted that this painting was authentic.
The person who argued with Dean Huang the most was Mr. Xu back then.
After some time, the controversy over this painting finally came to an end, and Mr. Xu won. He used the architectural style of the Northern Song Dynasty to characterize the painting, and it was recognized as authentic.
Mr. Xu had too many supporters, and Dean Huang's influence was limited at the time, so he could only accept this matter.
Moreover, the Chinese people at that time also hoped that this painting was real. It was a real national treasure. The Chinese people needed such comfort in their hearts.
However, this doubt has always existed in Dean Huang's mind. He also did some research later, but it was only private research. The country has recognized this painting as authentic. He can no longer overturn it unless he comes up with the real work.
of authenticity.
Another point is that his teacher was the dean at that time, and his mentor also agreed that this painting was authentic.
As time went by, many people later raised questions about the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" painting in the Forbidden City, but they were quiet and no one could ever waver in this painting.
Gradually, everyone believed that the ones from the Forbidden City were genuine.
"Dean Huang, do you still think that the ones in the Forbidden City are fakes?"
After listening to Dean Huang's slow description, Li Yang asked in a low voice. If there were not only three of them here, Li Yang would not dare to ask like this.
Dean Huang's status today is different from what it used to be. He is the helmsman of the Forbidden City, and his words and deeds represent the Forbidden City. His words are not comparable to those of others and may cause an earthquake.
Dean Huang was obviously hesitant and did not speak.
"Dean Huang, why don't you tell me about the doubts you had back then?"
Li Yang immediately changed his mind. As soon as he asked what he had just said, he understood that he shouldn't ask this question. There were some things that Dean Huang couldn't express easily even when there were few people.
Sure enough, after saying this, Dean Huang no longer hesitated and looked at Li Yang approvingly.
One sentence, no matter how you ask it or how you say it, has many different meanings. The first question Li Yang asked was difficult for him to answer, but the subsequent question did not cause any problems.
This also shows that Li Yang is indeed growing and making great progress.
"Actually, I had the same doubts as many others. First, this painting was painted by Zhang Zerui. The whole world agrees on this, but this painting does not have his signature!"
Dean Huang said softly, and Li Yang and Lin Lang nodded lightly.
This painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" really does not have Zhang Zerui's signature. There is only an introduction stating that the author is him.
"Many people who think this is true have also given an explanation. It is that Song Huizong liked to take other people's paintings and sign them himself. As a result, some of the ancient paintings with Song Huizong's name were not made by him. This has been done for a long time.
It has been verified!”
What Dean Huang said is also true. Song Huizong was not a good emperor, but he was a good calligrapher and painter. The "Slim Gold Style" he created is still widely circulated to this day.
"Secondly, this painting was once engraved with the small seal of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, but unfortunately it is no longer there!"
After looking at Li Yang, Dean Huang continued: "If the pair of small seals are still there, the first doubt can be explained. Song Huizong left his name, and it is normal that Zhang Zerui was not allowed to stay!"
"The problem is, the seal is gone!" Lin Lang added with a smile, and Li Yang and Dean Huang nodded at the same time.
The "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" treasured by the National Palace Museum does not have the seal of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, but this point has been given a clear explanation by those who believe that the painting is authentic.
This painting is not complete. It is possible that a part of it was cut off. What was cut off happened to be the beginning and the end. There are different speculations as to why it was cut off.
Some people say that it was removed during re-mounting because of damage. Others say that Song Huizong's double dragon seal was more valuable at that time, so he deliberately cut it off and put it on other paintings so that he could sell it at a higher price.
However, none of these arguments satisfy Dean Huang and others. Even if it is damaged, it can be repaired, and it does not have to be completely removed.
As for the forgery of Song Huizong's seal, that would be the most ridiculous thing in the world.
"Along the River During the Qingming Festival" was Song Huizong's favorite work. In every subsequent dynasty except the Yuan Dynasty, this painting had a lofty status. Otherwise, there would be so many people copying this painting.
As for the Yuan Dynasty, if you don’t even recognize this painting, will you recognize other paintings?
The explanations for these two points were not recognized by anyone, but Mr. Xu came up with another piece of evidence.
There should be another part after the second half of this painting, because this painting should not end at Kaifeng City, but at Jinming Pond. Moreover, the beginning part is also very abrupt, as if someone has cut something out.
Similar.
Mr. Xu's explanation was recognized by many people at the time, and even Dean Huang could not object.
This painting collected by the National Palace Museum does have such a problem. It seems that a part of it is really missing. At least Dean Huang has felt this way.
Everyone has a feeling that even Dean Huang cannot refute. Unless he has seen the real painting, and now everyone thinks this one is real, where else can he go to see the real painting.
This doubt was covered up in the past.
"The third point is that there is something wrong with the calligraphy here!"
Dean Huang continued, "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" is a legendary painting. After Zhang Zerui finished it, he gave it directly to Song Huizong. Song Huizong loved this painting so much that he personally used his 'thin gold body' to keep it
It brought the name "Along the River During Qingming Festival".
After that, the Song Dynasty suffered the most humiliating "Jingkang Disaster". This painting and many of Song Huizong's collections were plundered by the Jin people. However, the Jin people did not understand this painting and kept it.
In the more than 800 years since its creation, it has gone through many twists and turns, experienced countless tests of war, and been tossed and turned.
Every time this painting appears, it will inevitably cause a turmoil. The powerful people's plundering, the difficult protection of everyone who loves this painting, and the rare experience of it entering the palace five times and losing it five times, all give this painting a sense of authenticity.
A layer of mystery has been cast on it.
It can also be said that there is basically no painting or calligraphy work in Chinese history that is more legendary than this painting.
Having such a legendary experience, it is natural that many people have collected and used it. Some people who love calligraphy and painting have left their own inscriptions and seals on it.
Among them are the inscriptions and postscripts of the famous Ming Dynasty politician and calligrapher Li Dongyang, as well as the seals of Emperor Jiaqing and others.
But having said that, it is a miracle that this painting did not fall into the hands of Qianlong. Qianlong was the emperor who loved to collect.
"When you talk about calligraphy, do you mean these inscriptions and postscripts written by later generations?"
Lin Lang frowned and asked in a low voice. There were many words on this painting, and there were more than one person. With so many words, it would definitely be difficult to copy them.
