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Xuande Emperor
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The Xuande Emperor, personal name Zhu Zhanji, was the fifth emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, reigning from 1425 to 1435. He succeeded his father, the Hongxi Emperor.
Palace portrait on a hanging scroll
Palace portrait on a hanging scroll
Portrait of the Xuande Emperor
Portrait of the Xuande Emperor
Emperor Xuanzong at Leisure, a painting by an unknown Ming artist, painted on silk during the Xuande era (1426–1435). In the painting, the Xuande Empe
Emperor Xuanzong at Leisure, a painting by an unknown Ming artist, painted on silk during the Xuande era (1426–1435). In the painting, the Xuande Emperor is depicted playing chuiwan, a Chinese game similar to golf, with eunuchs.
Hunting of Emperor Xuanzong of Ming Dynasty with arrows, by an unknown Ming artist
Hunting of Emperor Xuanzong of Ming Dynasty with arrows, by an unknown Ming artist
Jingtai Emperor
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The Jingtai Emperor, personal name Zhu Qiyu, was the seventh emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, reigning from 1449 to 1457. He succeeded his elder brother, Emperor Yingzong.
Xuande Emperor
…and installed Lady Sun as the new empress. The Emperor's second son, Zhu Qiyu, was born to the concubine Lady Wu and later ascended the throne as the Jingtai Emperor. Empress Gongrangzhang (恭讓章皇后) of the Hu clan (胡氏; 1402–1443), personal name Shanxiang (善祥) Princess Shunde (順德公主), first daughter. Married in 1437 to…
Emperor Yingzong, the brother and predecessor of the Jingtai Emperor
Emperor Yingzong, the brother and predecessor of the Jingtai Emperor
17th-century depiction of Yu Qian, the most important minister of the Jingtai Emperor's government
17th-century depiction of Yu Qian, the most important minister of the Jingtai Emperor's government
After regaining the throne, Emperor Yingzong denied the legitimacy of the Jingtai Emperor. No official portrait of the Jingtai Emperor survived. This
After regaining the throne, Emperor Yingzong denied the legitimacy of the Jingtai Emperor. No official portrait of the Jingtai Emperor survived. This portrait, The Portrait of Emperor Daizong of Ming, was created during the Qing dynasty, long after his death.