Read the line from Robert Hayden’s poem "Monet’s ‘Waterlilies,’” then look at the painting Water Lilies by Claude Monet.

O light beheld as through refracting tears.

Claude Monet's painting, Water Lilies. Green lily pads with bright flowers rest on a dark pond with the sky and trees reflecting off the water's surface.

How does this line relate to the artwork?

It points out that the artwork addresses a sad topic.
It explains the importance of light to supporting life.
It compares the painting to an emotional experience.
It suggests that the scene was painted at night.