Two Views from the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers 1500 - 1533

"Two Views from the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers" is a pair of hanging scrolls painted by the renowned Japanese artist Kantei in the early 16th century. The delicate brushstrokes and subtle washes of ink depict two distinct landscapes, showcasing the beauty of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers. The scroll's pale palette emphasizes a sense of tranquility and the hazy atmosphere evokes a feeling of distance and contemplation. This work is a quintessential example of the *Suibokuga* (ink painting) style popular in Japan during the Muromachi period (1336-1573), which was heavily influenced by Chinese aesthetics. It now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, offering viewers a glimpse into the serene beauty of Japanese landscape painting.