A handscroll painting in ink and color on silk, this 13th-century work titled Nymph of the Luo River is attributed to Gu Kaizhi, though it is a later Song dynasty copy. The scroll illustrates Cao Zhi's poem Rhapsody on the Goddess of the Luo River, in which the poet meets the goddess of the river. The composition is executed with fine, controlled brushwork and delicate coloration typical of Song dynasty interpretations of earlier masterpieces. The scroll features a series of scenes along a continuous landscape, with figures arranged in elegant poses amid stylized rocks, trees, and flowing water.

The central female figure, depicted with elongated form and flowing robes, is accompanied by attendants and male figures, all rendered with subtle gradations of ink and color. The landscape elements are painted with careful attention to detail, creating a harmonious setting that integrates the figures with their environment. The scroll is in the Freer Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; Gu Kaizhi's 4th-century original is lost, and this Song dynasty copy shows the continuing appreciation of his compositions. The subject and style of the scroll exemplify the enduring influence of literary themes and classical painting techniques in Song dynasty art.