Excerpt from “Song of Leyou Park” 1186 - 1266

"Excerpt from “Song of Leyou Park”" is a 13th-century calligraphic work by renowned Chinese artist Zhang Jizhi, created during the Song Dynasty. The artwork is a masterful example of "kaishu" (regular script) calligraphy, characterized by its clear and elegant strokes. The inscription, which translates to "The spirit of the park, worthy of the praise of the ancients", reflects the artist's appreciation for the beauty and history of Leyou Park, a famous park in the Chinese capital of Beijing. The work, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is highly admired for its technical skill and artistic beauty.