We’ve got some amazing news to share with you all! We’ve had an incredible stroke of luck. We’ve managed to acquire an authentic Hàng Trống painting, portraying the Four Palaces’ Council – a sacred representation of the revered Mother Goddess religion.
However, the passage of time has left its mark on this remarkable piece. It wasn’t discovered in its original pristine condition.
But fear not! We’ve enlisted the expertise of the artisan Đoàn Thành Lộc from Nam Ngọc Hiên, who has graciously agreed to embark on the restoration journey with us. Watch the captivating video recording of the restoration process, where artistry and dedication intertwine to revive the magic of this ancient treasure. Together, we are breathing new life into this extraordinary artwork! After the painting reached its final stages of restoration, it underwent the meticulous silk dry mount process. We could hardly contain our excitement to reveal the revitalized artwork to you! Let’s celebrate the beauty of art together.
Hopefully, we will have opportunities to contribute to the community through the projects associated with this painting.
The painting depicts:
- Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara
- Second row (from left to right):
- Father Emperor of Water Palace: Dragon King of the Eastern Ocean [八海龍王]
- Father Emperor of Heaven Palace: Jade Emperor [玉皇上帝]
- Father Emperor of Earth Palace: Great Emperor of Phong Đô [酆都大帝]
- Father Emperor of Mountain Palace: Venerable Saint of Mount Tản Viên [傘圓山聖]
- Third row (from left to right)
- Second Mother Goddess of Earth: Princess Quỳnh Hoa Liễu Hạnh [瓊花柳杏公主]
- Fourth Mother Goddess of Mountain: Princess Lê Mại Bạch Anh [黎邁白英公主]
- First Mother Goddess of Heaven: Princess Cửu Trùng Thanh Vân [九重青雲公主]
- Third Mother Goddess of Water: Princess Bạch Ngọc Xích Lân [白玉赤鱗公主]
A similar painting can be observed in a photograph taken at Dầy Palace, Nam Định, in 1920.
