《太平广记·卷二百一十一·画二》
阎立本，阎立德的弟弟。唐太宗在位时，官至重位，与哥哥阎立德齐名，曾经奉太宗召令，亲自为唐太宗画像。
唐太宗朝，官位至重，与兄立德齐名。尝奉诏写太宗真容。
Yan Liben, the younger brother of Yan Lide. During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, he held a high position and was as famous as his brother Yan Lide. He was once summoned by Emperor Taizong to paint a portrait of him.