An exhibition with immense cultural significance

The Precious Collection of the Stone Moat exhibition at the Palace Museum was undoubtedly a highlight of the 2015 cultural calendar.

The show, divided into two phases, displayed 283 classical Chinese paintings and calligraphy pieces once cataloged in the Precious Collection of the Stone Moat, an inventory of the royal collection of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It was compiled under orders of Emperor Qianlong to record some 11,000 artworks that were considered excellent among his immense collection.

Most visitors had to wait for long hours to get a glimpse of the Qingming Shanghe Tu, one of the best-known pieces on display, which is a scroll that shows scenes along the river during the Qingming Festival.