Wang Ziyou Visiting Dai Andao on a Snowy Evening (Ō Shiyū hō Tai Andō zu) 1634 - 1651

Kano Sansetsu's "Wang Ziyou Visiting Dai Andao on a Snowy Evening (Ō Shiyū hō Tai Andō zu)," a two-panel screen painted between 1634 and 1651, depicts a serene scene of a snowy landscape with a lone boat traversing a frozen river. The screen, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Sansetsu's mastery of the *haiga* style of painting, characterized by a delicate balance of ink washes and subtle details. The artist evokes the ethereal beauty of a snowy evening with soft, muted colors, showcasing the gentle rhythm of nature through the flowing lines of the mountains, river, and snow-laden trees. The scene is a visual representation of the classic Chinese literary tale of Wang Ziyou's midnight journey to visit his friend Dai Andao, reflecting the deep bond of friendship and the enduring beauty of nature.