Maps of Temples, Palaces and Royal Gardens
明十三陵圖
Map of the Ming Dynasty Tombs| Hanyu Pinyin | Ming shi san ling tu |
|---|---|
| Creator | Anonymous |
| Date | Qing Qianlong period, 1756- |
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| Techniques | Ink and color manuscript |
| Material | silk |
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| Identifier | Library of Congress |
| Link to Original Database | http://lccn.loc.gov/gm71005138 |
| Acquisition Source | Hummel, Arthur William, 1884-1975 |
| Acquisition Method | |
| Acquisition Date | 1930.06.24 |
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No scale, orientation, or title appears on the map; the title applied here is based on content. It is oriented with north toward the upper right. The map resembles Chinese landscape painting.
The map depicts thirteen tombs of the Ming Dynasty, covering an area of approximately 46.3 square miles. The map is aerial view of the Changping District and south of Tianshou Mountain, and the left part is the illustration of Badaling Pass, Juyong Pass, Nankou, and the Great Wall. Each mausoleum is identified and has its own independent unit; they appear from west to east in the following order: De Ling, Yong Ling, Jing Ling, Chang Ling, Xian Ling, Qing Ling, Yu Ling, Mao Ling, Tai Ling, Kang, Ding Ling, Zhao Ling, and Si Ling. The layout and arrangement of all thirteen mausoleums are very similar, but they vary in size as well as in complexity of their structures. Each tomb was built at the foot of the mountain. From site selection to design, great attention was paid to harmony and unity with nature, pursuing a perfect situation of “made by God” and reflecting the philosophy of “the unity of heaven and humanity”. The map is an outstanding pictorial representation of the ancient Chinese mausoleum. It was probably drawn during the reign of Emperor Qianlong.The map can be studied with the following documents in the National Palace Museum’s collection: title: Hui tong cha Ming ling qin xu bao ge gong qing xing (Grand Council file no. 051342); title: Ming ling qin ying xiu xin jiu suo bao ge chu gong (Grand Council file no. 053250); title: Cha Ming ling qin ge xiang shi yi you (Grand Council file no. 108248).
The map depicts thirteen tombs of the Ming Dynasty, covering an area of approximately 46.3 square miles. The map is aerial view of the Changping District and south of Tianshou Mountain, and the left part is the illustration of Badaling Pass, Juyong Pass, Nankou, and the Great Wall. Each mausoleum is identified and has its own independent unit; they appear from west to east in the following order: De Ling, Yong Ling, Jing Ling, Chang Ling, Xian Ling, Qing Ling, Yu Ling, Mao Ling, Tai Ling, Kang, Ding Ling, Zhao Ling, and Si Ling. The layout and arrangement of all thirteen mausoleums are very similar, but they vary in size as well as in complexity of their structures. Each tomb was built at the foot of the mountain. From site selection to design, great attention was paid to harmony and unity with nature, pursuing a perfect situation of “made by God” and reflecting the philosophy of “the unity of heaven and humanity”. The map is an outstanding pictorial representation of the ancient Chinese mausoleum. It was probably drawn during the reign of Emperor Qianlong.The map can be studied with the following documents in the National Palace Museum’s collection: title: Hui tong cha Ming ling qin xu bao ge gong qing xing (Grand Council file no. 051342); title: Ming ling qin ying xiu xin jiu suo bao ge chu gong (Grand Council file no. 053250); title: Cha Ming ling qin ge xiang shi yi you (Grand Council file no. 108248).
