The Life and Origins of Xia Yong Xia Yong was a Chinese painter who lived during the late Yuan dynasty. A native of Qian Tang, in the region known today as Hangzhou within the Zhejiang province, he moved through a period of significant transition in Chinese history. While his specific dates of birth and death remain unknown to history, his presence is felt through the records of the mid-14th century. He was a man of his time, active d…