Gu Kaizhi (copy after), The Nymph of the Luo River, 10-13th century, handscroll
The legend has it that Cao Zhi (192-232), a prince of the state of Cao Wei, fell in love with the magistrateโs daughter. However, she married his brother, Cao Pi, and the prince became dejected. Later, he composed an emotional poem about the love between the goddess and mortal. In the 4th century, Gu Kaizhi (ca. 344-ca. 406), a Chinese artist, was moved by the story and illustrated the poem.
Unfortunately, the original 4th painting was lost.
