Page from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting 1679

This is a page from the "Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting," a famous Chinese painting manual created in 1679 by Wang Gai, a renowned painter of the Qing Dynasty. The manual is known for its detailed illustrations and instructions on various painting techniques, including landscapes. This specific page depicts a mountain landscape, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the essence of nature through brushstrokes. It showcases the artistic principles of "xieyi," or "suggestive brushwork," that emphasizes capturing the spirit of the subject rather than meticulous detail. This page, like the rest of the manual, remains a valuable resource for art students and enthusiasts to understand the principles of traditional Chinese landscape painting.