Fortune and Good Luck -- Painting of Bird and Blossoms

Fortune and Good Luck -- Painting of Bird and Blossoms

By Giuseppe Castiglione  Qing Dynasty

This Painting of Bird and Blossoms was painted by Giuseppe Castiglione, who was an Italian painter served in the imperial court. The bright colors of the picture make a peaceful and harmonious impression, implying fortune and good luck for the people. At the left corner of the painting, we can find the words of “In honor of your majesty, by Giuseppe Castiglione” which indicates that the painting was drawn specially for the emperor by Giuseppe Castiglione. The painting is favored by many emperors for both its meaning and artistic value. One can find the seals of emperors Qian Long and Jia Qing on the painting, as well as the collection seals of San Xi Tang, Shi Qu Bao Ji and etc., which all show the importance of this painting in the imperial palace. At the present, this painting is collected by the Palace Museum.