The four-character couplet of seal script of pine and cypress is one of Qi Baishi's masterpieces of painting and calligraphy, which was created on 1946. In this work, the eagle is a symbol of the hero, which can be explained by the strong image of the eagle and the metaphor of the longevity of the pine and cypress.
The eagle in the four-character couplet of seal script of pine and cypress symbolizes hero and bravery, while the pine and cypress symbolize longevity and tenacity. Through these symbolic elements, this work expresses Qi Baishi's good wishes for the peaceful development of the country and the nation, as well as for human happiness and world peace.