Cheng Sui (1607-1692) was a prominent literati painter of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties known for his mastery of ink landscape painting. This work exemplifies the scholar-artist tradition, employing refined brushwork and atmospheric perspective to render mountains and water in the characteristic monochromatic ink medium favored by educated elites. The composition demonstrates Cheng Sui's deep engagement with classical landscape principles while maintaining an individualistic artistic voice that contributed significantly to seventeenth century Chinese painting.