Arrival of the Korean Embassy in Edo c. 1709

Torii Kiyonobu I's "Arrival of the Korean Embassy in Edo" (c. 1709) is a woodblock print depicting the arrival of a Korean diplomatic mission to the Edo shogunate in Japan. The print depicts a procession of figures, including the Korean envoys and their entourage, as they walk through a Japanese landscape. This work is considered a significant example of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished in the Edo period, which depicts scenes of everyday life. The print's detailed portrayal of the event, including the figures' clothing and the landscape, gives viewers a glimpse into the cultural exchange between Korea and Japan during the Edo period. This woodblock print is part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection.