Wen Zhiming (1470- 1559), formerly known as the Great Wall, is Ming. At the age of forty-two, I began to use line words, and line words were less important. Because of its predecessor Hengshan, it was named Hengshan Jushi, known as "Wen Hengshan" in the world, and was a painter, calligrapher and writer in the Ming Dynasty. Han nationality, from Changzhou (now Suzhou, Jiangsu).
Poets Bai Juyi and Su Shi were educated in Wu Kuan, studied in Liying Town and studied painting in Shenyang. In terms of poetry and prose, he, Zhu Yunming, Tang Yin and Xu Zhenqing are also called "four talents in Wuzhong". In the history of painting, Shen Zhou and Tang Yin are also called "Si Wu masters".
Anecdotal allusions
1, Help a friend
Although Wen Zhiming is immune, he has no sense of moral superiority, so he can live in harmony with all kinds of friends. Chou Ying in Ming Si Jia came from humble origins and was originally a painter. He paints well, but his handwriting is poor. Wen Zhiming knew that he made a living by painting, and every time he wrote a postscript for his book, so that he could get a good price.
2. Forgery and seal
Wen Zhiming's paintings are very famous. Of course, the forgers will come, but Wen Zhiming is very generous. Like his teacher Shen Zhou, he never cheats. Whenever someone comes to the door for identification, he will tell the truth, and he will help to cover the ones that are not stamped.