Rainy Landscape 17th century

This 17th-century handscroll, attributed to the famed Japanese artist Sōami (1485–1525), presents a serene landscape, "Rainy Landscape," of mist-shrouded mountains and a distant shore. The painting, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the artist's masterful use of ink and washes to evoke a sense of tranquility. The subtle brushwork and delicate washes capture the fleeting beauty of the natural world, highlighting the influence of Chinese landscape painting on Japanese aesthetics. The inscription, likely written by Sōami, contributes to the work's evocative power, enhancing the viewers' contemplation of the scene.