Hong Mai’s Sun-Bathing For Fitness

Hong Mai, a litterateur in the Southern Song Dynasty. In the painting, Hong Mai is outdoors under the sunlight, looking relaxed. Hong Mai discovered that sunlight can disinfect and prevent diseases, and believed that regular sun-bathing is beneficial to health. He wrote about this method in his work, which led people to follow suit. With his delicate brushstrokes and rich colors, Yang Bailiang presents the natural environment and the leisurely state of Hong Mai.