Landscape 1667

Wang Shimin painted this landscape on a fan during the Qing Dynasty in China, using ink on paper. Notice how the mountains dominate the composition, their imposing presence speaking to the ancient Chinese reverence for nature. Mountains, in particular, are potent symbols. Think of the towering mountains in Chinese art, or the solitary mountain in Caspar David Friedrich’s “Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog.” Here, the mountain motif echoes across cultures, representing stability, endurance, and a connection to the divine. These natural forms are not merely physical features; they are imbued with a deep, spiritual significance. We find that the mountain has resurfaced, evolved, and taken on new meanings in different historical contexts, engaging viewers on a deep, subconscious level.