Since ancient times, tigers have been loved and worshipped by Chinese, and are known as the "king of the hundred beasts". Indeed, the tiger has a majestic posture, colorful coat, strong limbs and brave and powerful limbs, and integrates perfect shape, color, god and strength.
The Dunhuang Grottoes are all-encompassing and rich in animal images, among which tigers are naturally indispensable. The Year of the Tiger is coming, let's look for the tiger in the Dunhuang Grottoes together!
Monk with tiger foot silk paintings from the collection of the Museum of Gemée, France
This painting was excavated from the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes and is now in the French Museum of Jimei's "Monk with Tiger's Foot", with delicate brushstrokes and light colors, which is a fine work in the painting of "Walking Foot Monk". The main image of the picture is a walking monk, with a high nose and deep eyes, a full face and hair, a prayer on his back, and a rosary in his hand. The monk was accompanied by a tiger, his eyes wide open, striding forward, majestic.
The painter also gave the walking monk the quality of perseverance in bravery and courage to go forward, and also gave it to the tiger beside him. In the long journey, one person and one tiger travel together, and all the loneliness and hardships eventually turn into inner clarity. In the new year, may you be in awe and brave on the road of life.
Text | Typesetting: Wang Fangfang
Academic support: Guo Junye
Title design: Chen Fei
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