Landscape 1648

Li Yu's "Landscape" (1648), a hanging scroll in ink on paper, presents a serene and minimalist depiction of a landscape in a typical style of Chinese painting. The sparse composition highlights the artist's skill in capturing the essence of nature with a few delicate brushstrokes. The scene features a distant view of a thatched-roof house nestled amongst rocky hills, overlooked by towering trees that reach for the sky. The artist’s mastery in capturing the subtle nuances of light and shade in this seemingly simple landscape evokes a sense of tranquility and quiet contemplation, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the beauty of the natural world.