'''Kanō Eitoku''' (狩野 永徳 February 16, 1543 - October 12, 1590) was a Japanese painter and founder of the Kano school of Japanese painting during the Azuchi-Momoyama period of Japanese history. Known for his elegant and unique style, many of his extant paintings are national treasures.

Born in Kyoto, Eitoku'...(continue reading)