Artist: Mo Shilong (1537-1587)

Date: Ming (1368-1644)

Dimensions: Height 122.5 cm, Width 32.7 cm

Material: Ink on paper

• Object Type：
  • CALLIGRAPHY
• Location：
  • The Painting and Calligraphy of Shanghai Gallery
• Tag：
  • temple running script hanging scroll mo shilong ming ink paper

Mo Shilong (1537-1587), also known by his zi (designated name) Yunqing and hao (literary name) Qiushui, was a native of Huating (in present-day Songjiang, Shanghai). His father, Mo Ruzhong, was the calligraphy teacher of Dong Qichang. In painting, he followed the tradition of Huang Gongwang, while in calligraphy, Mo Shilong learned from the styles of Wang Xizhi, Wang Xianzhi, and Mi Fu, excelling in running and cursive scripts. He was a key figure of the "Songjiang School of Calligraphy". This work, characterized by its dynamic and elegant flow, records the deeds of Feng Sui residing at the Maqi Temple (Beichan Temple). Feng Sui, also known by his zi Ziqian, was a native of Huating. Feng Sui, along with his father and brother, were all celebrated for their poetry and maintained close associations with Pan En, Lu Shen, Zhu Chaqing, Ding Yunpeng and other literati.

【Special Exhibition】 An Everlasting Spring: The Art of Painting and Calligraphy in Shanghai