This painting vividly portrays the process of oxygen transport through the metaphor of a mountain river. The lungs are depicted as towering mountains, where oxygen molecules (O2) are absorbed. These molecules then bind to hemoglobin depicted as trees and rose petals on red blood cells in the flowing water, symbolizing their journey through the bloodstream. The lung on the left side of the painting also illustrates the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve, representing how hemoglobin readily acquires and releases oxygen molecules based on varying conditions. This artwork beautifully captures the dynamic exchange of oxygen essential for sustaining life, merging scientific detail with natural imagery in a captivating visual narrative.
