Artwork
Nymph of the Luo River

Nymph of the Luo River is an unspecified painting by Wei Jiuding. It is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.
About this work
Overview
Nymph of the Luo River is a painting depicting a serene scene. The artwork features a woman in a long robe standing in water, surrounded by a simple landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman with a snake wrapped around her arm, gazing downward. The calm atmosphere and flowing robe suggest a peaceful, possibly mythological or symbolic, scene.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by a simple landscape background with mountains and water, creating a tranquil ambiance. The style is associated with traditional techniques, although the specific artist is not identified in available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wei Jiuding made ink-on-silk scrolls in the Chinese tradition. One surviving piece is *Nymph of the Luo River*, where misty mountains frame a lone figure by a river. The brushwork follows old court-painting rules:…











