I went through all the fabulous mountains and I fixed the sketch 1691

This landscape scroll, made with ink on paper by Shitao, presents us with a vision of nature that is both immediate and deeply symbolic. Dominating the composition are mountains, water, and trees. For the Chinese literati, mountains were powerful symbols of stability and the dwelling place of immortals. Water symbolizes fluidity, adaptability, and is also linked to wealth and prosperity. The mountain motif appears in various cultures throughout time. Consider the ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia: artificial mountains erected to bring humans closer to the divine. The act of depicting nature, particularly in landscapes, serves as a mirror reflecting our own internal states and cultural values. These enduring symbols of mountains and water, through their persistent recurrence, reveal how deeply rooted our connection to nature is, and how it continues to shape our collective consciousness.