計盛
明の宮廷行商図の名手
計盛は明の宣徳年間に活躍した宮廷画家で、文華殿に仕えた。彼は人物画を得意とし、呂文英とともに明代の「行商人」題材の代表的画家と見なされている。彼の現存する唯一の作品は『行商人図巻』である。この作品は北京の故宮博物院に所蔵されており、絹本着彩で、「文華殿待詔計盛筆」という題記と「金門画史」の印が押されている。 The 'Peddler Scroll' continues the tradition of Song dynasty artist Li Song's peddler scenes, showing a peddler arranging his shelves while children admire the items. The shelves are filled with hundreds of small birds, masks, and other toys. The peddler is dressed like a military official, and the children are in elaborate clothing, reflecting courtly aristocratic style, earning it the nickname 'Court Peddler'. The painting follows the Ming court painting style, incorporating imagery of 'five sons passing the imperial exam' and 'six sons reunited', symbolizing blessings for many children. It's considered part of the category of festive court paintings. Similar works include a Ming dynasty lacquer box with a peddler design and Han Sheng’s 'Peddler Paintings'.