Daibutsu (“Grote Buddha”), bronzen beeld in de Kotoku-in Tempel in Kamakura c. 1870 - 1900

This photograph, titled "Daibutsu ('Grote Buddha'), bronzen beeld in de Kotoku-in Tempel in Kamakura," was taken by Raimund von Stillfried, a prominent photographer of the late 19th century. The image captures the iconic bronze statue of the Amida Buddha, located at the Kotoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Japan. This photo, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the serene beauty of the temple grounds and the imposing presence of the Buddha statue, highlighting the harmonious relationship between nature and religious architecture.