Chen Jiru

Born: 1558

Death: 1639

Biography:

Chen Jiru (simplified Chinese: 陈继儒 traditional Chinese: 陳繼儒 pinyin: Chén Jìrú Wade–Giles: Ch'en Chi-ju 1558-1639) was a Chinese landscape painter, calligrapher and essayist during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). Chen was born in Huating (华亭 present-day Songjiang District, Shanghai). His courtesy name was Zhongchun (仲醇) and his pseudonyms were Migong ...