A Spring Day

Ancient Seven Character Style Poem Written in Running Cursive Script

An emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng was an unusual ruler: his outstanding talent, strong disposition, and legendary political career are worthy of marvel. His calligraphic works, for which he was renowned, are defined by controlled strokes that are elegant and strong, and a disciplined character structure that is nevertheless powerful and magnificent. They reveal the refinement and broad vision of a ruler with noble aspirations. At the Beijing Council Autumn 2009 Auction, Emperor Yongzheng’s calligraphic work Diamond Sutra sold for RMB$40,320,000 (approximately US$5,893,700). This calligraphy work by the emperor was praised by Mr. Lin Jiguang, a renowned Chinese art appraiser, as being among the finest of Emperor Yongzheng’s calligraphy.