The beauty of the peony was depicted by some of China's greatest artists and poets during the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties, many centuries ago. But the peony's significance goes much deeper than its beauty. In Chinese culture, it is recognized as a symbol of prosperity. Recently, with the aid of AI technology, the image of the peony has undergone a metamorphosis, to emerge as a timeless masterpiece in the form of a traditional Chinese ink painting.