According to the commentary by Taigaku-Shusu on the top of the painting, it is understood that 'Daishoko' ordered Josetsu to draw this painting on 'the screen located within arm's reach' by adopting the 'new style' of painting.
画の上部にある大岳周崇の序によると、この作品は「大相公」が僧如拙に命じて、「座右之屏」に「新様」をもって描かせたものであることがわかる。