Sun Chengen

Sun Chengen

Sun Chengen (1481-1561), named Zhenfu and yizhai, was born in Songjiang (now Shanghai) and Sun Yanzi. In the sixth year of Zhengde (1511), he was a Jinshi, an editor, and a minister of rites. He was also in charge of Zhan Shifu. In the 32nd year of Jiajing, zhaigong set up a Jiao ceremony. He refused to obey the orders and wear Taoist clothes, so he was dismissed. Shi Wenjian. He died at the age of 81.

Social evaluation

Posterity commented that his calligraphy was vigorous, without fiber and flattery, especially with ancient meaning.

I'm good at it

He is also good at painting figures and ladies.

personal works

He is the author of six volumes of praises of sages in the past dynasties and three volumes of sun Chengen's collection (Ming history · Yi Wen Zhi 2).