Clearing after Rain over Streams and Mountains 1662

"Clearing after Rain over Streams and Mountains" is a masterful landscape painting created by Wang Hui in 1662. This hanging scroll, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Wang Hui's skill in depicting the beauty of nature, particularly the aftermath of a rainstorm. Using ink washes and subtle brushstrokes, Wang Hui captures the mist-shrouded mountains, winding streams, and lush foliage, creating a sense of serene tranquility. This painting is a prime example of the "literati style" of painting that flourished during the Qing dynasty, and reflects Wang Hui's status as one of the most influential artists of his time.