The Vision of Kumagai Renshobo c. 1690

"The Vision of Kumagai Renshobo," created by Sugimura Jihei (1684-1700) around 1690, depicts a scene from the Japanese epic tale "The Tale of the Heike." The woodblock print shows Kumagai Naozane, a renowned warrior, having a vision of his fallen enemy, Atsumori, a young Heike warrior. This iconic work of Japanese art, now located at the Art Institute of Chicago, highlights the tragic themes of war and loss through its evocative imagery and dramatic storytelling.