Pair of Taoist paintings recounting various episodes in the life of the goddess Mazu, protector of sailors, China, 19th century Ink and polychrome on paper, mounted in a vertical scroll. Each painting is illustrated with eight scenes. The main character is a young woman dressed in red identified twice, once as Shenhou - 神后 (the Queen Goddess), and then as Ling Hui Fu Ren - 靈惠夫人. She is an important figure in the Chinese Taoist tradition. She was a disciple of Laozi, the legendary founder of Taoism. She will become in popular belief the goddess Mazu, the protective goddess of sailors, whose cult is particularly maintained along the southern and eastern coasts of China as well as in Macau, Taiwan or Hong Kong. Here, she is particularly recognizable by her red outfit. Each scene is accompanied by an explanatory calligraphic commentary. We see her rebuilding a bridge destroyed by a storm, saving a ship from sinking. Potential disasters are symbolized by demons. Other scenes tell of the help she brings to people in various circumstances, urging the protagonists to pray and donate to temples dedicated to the goddess Mazu. Sight size : 245 x 122 cm Marouflaged on canvas, stains. 靈惠夫人 (Linghui Furen) is a Chinese folk goddess who is also associated with the sea and navigation. She is often considered the patron saint of sailors and traders who travel by sea. Some believe that Linghui Furen is actually an incarnation of Mazu or a regional version of Mazu. Others consider the two deities to be completely separate, although they share some similar characteristics and functions. Ultimately, the relationship between Mazu and Linghui Furen depends on the particular religious or cultural tradition that worships them. 十九世纪 - 纸本设色《神后（靈惠夫人）显圣》故事图两件