Artwork
Lofty Mount Lu

Lofty Mount Lu is an unspecified painting by the Song dynasty landscape artist Shen Zhou. It dates from 1467 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.
About this work
Overview
Lofty Mount Lu is a painting by Shen Zhou, created in 1467. It is now held at the National Palace Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene mountain landscape with trees and water, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility. The use of negative space and misty background contributes to this atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Shen Zhou employed a range of brushstrokes and ink tones to create depth and texture in the landscape, with a few trees in the foreground standing out against the background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Shen Zhou spent his life in the Suzhou region of China, where his family’s money and connections mattered more than art—until it did.

















