Nummer drie van de Tokaido 1849 - 1850

"Nummer drie van de Tokaido" (1849-1850) is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (I). This ukiyo-e print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is part of the "Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road" series, depicting the journey along the main road connecting Edo (present-day Tokyo) to Kyoto. The print features a captivating view of a mountain range, a serene sea with boats, and a woman in traditional dress. Hiroshige's meticulous attention to detail, vibrant colors, and masterful use of perspective capture the essence of Japanese landscape and culture.