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Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty

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Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Zhanji (1398-1435), was the eldest son of Emperor Renzong Zhu Gaochi. He ascended the throne in 1425 and changed the era name to Xuande the next year.

Emperor Xuanzong was a key figure in the development of painting academies during the mid-Ming Dynasty. He was a man of great versatility and was expert in poems, painting and calligraphy, so during his reign, cultural work was prosperous and a number of virtuosi appeared from painting academies.

In 1435 AD, Emperor Xuanzong died in the Palace of Heavenly Purity at the age of 37, and was buried in Jingling, one of the Mausoleums of 13 Emperors of the Ming Dynasty.

Jingling of the Ming Dynasty

Jingling of the Ming Dynasty

Jingling, located at the foot of the East Peak (also called Black Mountain) of Tianshou Mountain, is the mausoleum of Emperor Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji and his empress Lady Sun.
Playing with Ape

Playing with Ape

The vivid painting was drawn by Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty.
San Yang Kai Tai

San Yang Kai Tai

The picture was drawn by Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty.