In meditation, at the foot of the mountains impossible 1695

"In Meditation, at the Foot of the Mountains Impossible" (1695) is a work by the influential Chinese artist Shitao (1642-1707). The painting depicts a solitary pine tree in a misty mountainous landscape, a popular subject in Chinese ink-and-wash painting. The spidery branches of the pine and the delicate washes of ink create a sense of tranquility and solitude, emphasizing the artist's emphasis on meditation and the search for inner peace.