Empress Jingu (left), and Her Minister Takenouchi no Sukune (right) c. late 1780s

This woodblock print, *Empress Jingu (left), and Her Minister Takenouchi no Sukune (right)*, was created by Katsukawa Shun'ei around the late 1780s. The piece depicts Empress Jingu, the legendary queen of Japan, and her loyal minister, Takenouchi no Sukune. Shun'ei, a prominent artist of the Katsukawa school, is known for his vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. This print, a prime example of *ukiyo-e* (pictures of the floating world), portrays the figures in a stylized, dramatic manner. The figures' clothing and expressions, along with the evocative landscape, contribute to the print's captivating narrative.