Poems on “Wind” from Japanese and Chinese and Poems to Sing 1670

This hanging scroll by the Japanese artist Horie Yorinao (Tōgen) from 1670, titled "Poems on “Wind” from Japanese and Chinese and Poems to Sing," features delicate brushwork and calligraphy on a pale background. The scroll, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a simple scene of yellow flowers and leaves, likely evoking the beauty of nature in a minimalist way. Yorinao was known for his elegant calligraphic style and his masterful use of color, as shown in this piece. The scroll is an example of the long tradition of Japanese calligraphy, known as Shodo, and showcases a connection between visual art and poetry.