Yan Zhenqing’s most famous inscriptions

Yan Zhenqing's most famous inscriptions include "Duobao Pagoda Stele", which is the representative work of Yan Zhenqing's regular script. In terms of brushwork, the strokes of the pen are strengthened and the thickness of the characters is increased; in terms of layout, it is majestic and open, and the lines are filled with abundant momentum; in terms of structure, it is tight on the left and relaxed on the right, giving it a solemn and upright bearing. The characteristics of this stele are that the writing is smooth and fresh, rigorous and steady, and meticulous. There is no slack in the writing from beginning to end. It can be described as beautiful and colorful, very suitable for beginners of Yan Kai.

"Yan Qin's Ceremony Stele" has a strong and vigorous brushwork and a much broader structure, which reflects the style characteristics of left and right symmetry and front facing people. The writing style of this book is strong in fine strokes and thick in thick strokes, with the flavor of seal script. Between the lines, there is strength in strong bones and muscles. It shows the graceful and luxurious atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty. "Yan's Family Temple Stele", commonly known as "Four-Sided Stele", was written by Yan Zhenqing. It was originally erected in the Yan's Family Temple. After the war, it was abandoned in the suburbs. In the Song Dynasty, it was collected in the Forest of Steles. In terms of the pen used, the stele has both the square-stroke characteristics of the "Duobao Pagoda Stele" and the round-stroke characteristics of the "Yan Qinli Stele". The writing is vigorous, dense, rich and beautiful, with mellow charm, solemn and simple.

The style of this stele is simple and simple, which is often a reflection of mature calligraphy style. The great calligraphers of the past dynasties generally experienced changes in their calligraphy styles from skill to clumsiness. Master Hongyi's calligraphy is no different. "Zi Shu Gao Shen" was also written by Yan Lugong when he was 72 years old. Within one year, he wrote three famous inscriptions. No wonder the technique is so sophisticated. The meaning of self-reporting is the diploma of an ancient official, which is equivalent to the letter of appointment in later generations. It was Yan Zhenqing's self-reporting letter when he was appointed as the prince's Shaobao. The characteristics of this stele are that it is vigorous and strong, dissipates naturally, and is broad and majestic. Zhan Jingfeng, a scholar of the Ming Dynasty, commented: "Calligraphy is ancient and vigorous, with a stroke of great power and a perfect combination of nature."