The National Treasure, Irises Screens, a painting by Ogata Kōrin (1658-1716) during Genroku era of Mid-Edo period, is one of the icons of Japanese painting history. The Nezu Museum collection includes numerous works by the Rinpa school, such as the renowned Irises Screens, and features some of the precursors to the Irises Screens and other works by Kōrin connected to their production. The collection also includes many masterpieces by later Rinpa artists along with other works from the same period influenced by the Rinpa school, and this display provides visitors with a glimpse of Japan’s rich and productive pre-modern painting circles.