The timeless beauty of maple leaves in autumn. 🍁 'Maple Viewers' by Kano Hideyori captures autumn gatherings along the Kiyotaki River at Takao, north of Kyoto. Swipe to see that every corner of the canvas contains a bustling snapshot of life in the Muromachi period.

On one bank, seated women talk and relax while a tea vendor brews tea. Across the river, warriors gather in a circle to sing. At the center, musicians play flutes on a bridge, while, the snow-covered Atago Shrine in the distance hints at the coming winter.

It’s believed this painting was originally paired with another screen depicting spring and summer to form a complete view of the four seasons.