畫琺瑯起源於歐洲，於16世紀由歐洲商人及傳教士經廣東傳入中國，最早在廣東制造，廣東稱作“燒青”或“廣琺瑯”“洋琺瑯”。這種異常精美的工藝壹進入中國便受到皇帝的喜愛與重視，清朝康熙、雍正、乾隆三帝皆於北京皇宮造辦處及廣東兩地設立琺瑯作坊，並多次從廣東選送優秀畫琺瑯工匠進京效力，大量生產，所作琺瑯制品皆供皇室享用。北京以掐絲琺瑯（俗稱景泰藍）為長，廣東以畫琺瑯為長，南北兩地工藝各有特色，同為中國傳統琺瑯工藝的兩大瑰寶，享譽中外。

        Enamel painting originated in Europe, in the 16th century by European merchants and missionaries through guangdong into China, the first in guangdong manufacturing, guangdong known as "burnt green" or "wide enamel" "foreign enamel". As soon as this kind of exceptionally exquisite craft entered China, it was loved and valued by the emperors. The three emperors of the qing dynasty, kangxi, yongzheng and qianlong, all set up enamel workshops in Beijing imperial palace and guangdong province. They also sent enamel craftsmen of excellent paintings to Beijing for several times to produce in large quantities. Beijing is long on cloisonne, while guangdong is long on enamel. The arts and crafts of the two places have their own characteristics. They are the two treasures of traditional Chinese enamel arts and crafts.