Taiwan Stamps : 1973, Scott # 1862a souvenir sheet, Thunderclap Steed by Giuseppe Castiglione, MNH, F-VF - (9T003) - (9T003)

Taiwan Stamps : 1973, Scott # 1862a souvenir sheet, Thunderclap Steed by Giuseppe Castiglione, MNH, F-VF (Free Shipping by Great Wall Bookstore) : Giuseppe Castiglione, S.J. (simplified Chinese: ?????????; traditional Chinese: ?????????; pinyin: L??ng Sh??n??ng) (July 19, 1688 ????? July 17, 1766) was an Italian Jesuit Brother, missionary in China, painter at the court of the Emperor.Linear perspective painting by Castiglione. The Old Summer Palace museum collectionBorn in Milan's San Marcellino district, Castiglione studied painting in Italy with Carlo Cornara of the renowned Bottega degli Stampatori painting studio. In 1709, he became a Jesuit and in 1715, he went to China as a missionary. His skill as an artist was appreciated by the Emperor Qianlong and Castiglione spent many years painting various subjects. His style was a unique blend of European sensibility with Chinese technique and themes.While in China, Castiglione took the name Lang Shining (?????????). In addition to his demonstrable skill as a painter, he was also in charge of designing the Western-Style Palaces in the imperial gardens of the Old Summer Palace. This prominent Jesuit artist, architect, and missionary died in Beijing.