Two Scenes from the Traces of the Sage

This scroll contains two scenes that are part of the lengthy pictorial biography of Confucius, The Traces of the Sage. The biography was first created with 29 pictures by a scholar in the mid-15th century. It was later expanded to include many more scenes in various media such as painting, print and stone carving.

For a description of the first scene on the right, see the label for The Traces of the Sage.The second scene depicts the earthen burial mound of Confucius. His followers are kneeling at the foot of the mound to express their anguish. One disciple, Zigong, on the left, stayed in a makeshift dwelling for six years to observe the memorial.