Art

For some readers, it might be easier to remember a piece of history when an image is attached to a story.

Thus, based on extensive background research, we designed and created illustration of some of the most notable people and events in the timeline of the Chinese Jews. Enjoy!

 

Kaifeng Jews live near the Yellow River

Father Matteo Ricci

Ai Tian

 
 

Sketch of Kaifeng synagogue based on the originals of Father Domenge and Father Brucker

Li Guang-dian

Monk Niweini

 
 

Zhou Dynasty

Kublai Khan

Marco Polo

 
 

Han Dynasty

Father Guilio Aleni

Father Jean-Paul Gozani

 
 

Tang Dynasty

Ming Emperor Wan-li

Zhao Cheng-ji

 
 

Jin Dynasty

Father Jean Domenge

Father Antoine Gaubil

 
 

Song Dynasty

Widow Shi

Confucius

 
 

Yuan Dynasty

Han Emperor Ming-di

Song Emperor Hui-zong

 
 

Ming Dynasty

Song Emperor Zhen-zong

Zhao Ying-cheng

 
 

Qing Dynasty

Pope Clement XI

Qing Emperor Kang-xi

 
 

Republic of China

Hong Xiu-quan

Ibn Battuta

 
 

Moses’ Chair

Chen Yuan

General Feng Yu-xiang

 
 

Chinese Genesis

Li Zi-cheng

Tie Ding-an

 
 

Lao-zi

An Cheng

Ibn Wahab

 
 

Matteo Ricci Meets Ai Tian

 

Pay Tribute to Emperor

 
 

Carve Stone Inscription

 

Imperial Examination

 
 

Huang-chao Rebellion

 

Flood Break Kaifeng Gate

 
 

Li Zi-cheng at Yellow River

 

Ruins of Kaifeng Synagogue

 
 

Silk Road

Father Rodrigue de Figueredo

Wang Yuan-lu

 
 

Silk Road

Li Jing-cheng

Zhao Ying-dou