Village at the foot of the mountains 1699

"Village at the Foot of the Mountains" is a 1699 ink-and-wash painting by renowned Chinese artist Shitao (1642–1707). The work showcases Shitao's unique style of landscape painting, characterized by simplified brushstrokes and an emphasis on atmospheric perspective. A small village nestles at the foot of majestic mountains, with rolling hills and verdant trees filling the foreground. The use of negative space and the mist-shrouded mountain peaks evoke a sense of tranquility and solitude, characteristic of Shitao's artistic vision. Shitao's landscapes, often imbued with a philosophical depth, invite viewers to contemplate the harmonious relationship between nature and human life.