“exile To Suma” (suma), From Collection Of Ancient Chinese And Japanese Stories (wakan Koji Setsuwa Zu) — Iwasa Matabei

“Exile to Suma” (Suma), from Collection of Ancient Chinese and Japanese Stories (Wakan koji setsuwa zu)

Iwasa Matabei

Iwasa Matabei (1578-1650) was a Japanese painter known for genre scenes of historical events, portraits, and illustrations of classical literature. His distinctive style blended Tosa and Kanō school techniques and is considered influential in the development of early ukiyo-e.