Traveling Amid Streams and Mountains 1680

"Traveling Amid Streams and Mountains," a monumental handscroll painting by the Chinese artist Liu Yu (1640–1700), depicts a serene landscape. Created in 1680, the work exemplifies the "literati painting" style, emphasizing delicate brushwork and evocative composition over precise detail. The scroll unfolds to reveal a continuous panorama of winding rivers, rugged mountains, and scattered trees, conveying the beauty of nature and the artist's intimate connection with the landscape. "Traveling Amid Streams and Mountains" is a significant piece of Chinese art, showcasing the masterful artistry of Liu Yu and the enduring themes of the literati tradition.