Raiden, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)" 1898

"Raiden", a woodblock print from Tsukioka Kôgyo's "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)" series, depicts the powerful thunder god Raiden in an elaborate costume. Created in 1898, the print exemplifies the artist's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, using vibrant colors and intricate details to portray a dramatic scene from Noh theater. This particular print, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Kôgyo's ability to capture the essence of traditional Japanese performance through woodblock printing.