Giuseppe Castiglione

Giuseppe Castiglione ({{zh-cp|c=郎世宁|p=Lang Shining}}, July 19 1688-1766) was a painter, court artist and Jesuit missionary to China.

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July 19 - 1688 - 1766 - Jesuit - Missionary - China

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Born in the San Macellino district of Milan, Castiglione studied painting in Italy with Carlo Cornara of the renowned Botteghe degli Stampator 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 painting with Chinese subjects and themes. He was also in charge of designing the Western-Style Palaces in the imperial gardens of the Old Summer Palace.

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Milan - Italy - Carlo Cornara - 1709 - 1715 - Qianlong - Western-Style Palaces - Old Summer Palace

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Whilst in China, Castiglione took the name Lang Shining. Apart from his beautiful paintings Castiglione also designed a summer palace for Qianlong. He died in Beijing.

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