Emperor Guan
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Guan Yu (d. A.D. 219), a warrior of the late Han dynasty (206 B.C.\u2013A.D. 220) renowned for his valor and faithfulness, was later venerated as a saint in the Daoist pantheon. Elevated to the rank of emperor (di) by the Wanli emperor (r. 1573\u20131620) of the Ming dynasty, Guandi, as he was thenceforth known, served as a virtual patron saint of the Manchu rulers of the Qing dynasty, who erected numerous shrines in his honor throughout China. In this image, Emperor Guan is shown descending from the heavens accompanied by his two attendants. He is identified by an inscription written in gold in the upper right: \u201cOverseer of the Gate, Sage-Emperor Lord Guan.\u201dThe painting, which comes from a set of religious images used in \u201cwater and land\u201d (shuilu) rituals, is distinguished by its high level of craftsmanship, intricate detail, and lavish use of mineral pigments. An inscription in the lower right, \u201cRespectfully commissioned by the imperial prince Zhuang,\u201d shows that the painting was the product of the imperial workshop. Judging from its style, it was probably commissioned by the first holder of that title, the powerful Manchu prince Boggodo (1650\u20131723), whose grandfather Abahai (1592\u20131643), was the Qing dynasty founder.Free picture Emperor Guan integrated with the OffiDocs web apps
