Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits

The (right) painting depicts a female figure in a similar seated pose on a matching chair, wearing a green robe with phoenix motifs (symbolizing the empress, virtue, and femininity) and an elaborate headdress featuring phoenixes and jewels. The calligraphy also appears to read "唐太宗. She was known for her intelligence, humility, and influence on court politics; she authored a book on women's conduct and helped temper Taizong's decisions. Such pairs often represent emperor-empress duos in ancestral or historical portraiture, emphasizing harmony and imperial legacy.