The Diamond Mountain range, located in present-day North Korea, is one of the most revered mountain ranges of the Korean peninsula. Since the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), before the peninsula was divided, literati painters often paid homage to the Diamond Mountains in a realistic and traditional rendering. This reimagined scene indicates Park Dae Sung’s roots—learning from the ways of the old masters—as well as his openness to contemporary experimentation, as manifested by his bold and dynamic strokes.