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h6. Snowy Landscape by Liang Kai
From the Southern Song dynasty, 13th century
Ink and light color on silk

Travelers pass through a plain with massive snowy mountains in the background. The complex shades of the mist shrouding the mountains convey the absolute tranquility of nature. In contrast, the small figures are delicately rendered with extremely detailed brushstrokes, establishing a stark juxtaposition.