Empress Jingū and Takeuchi no Sukune Fishing at Chikuzen 1876

"Empress Jingū and Takeuchi no Sukune Fishing at Chikuzen" is a woodblock print created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi in 1876. The print depicts a legendary scene from Japanese history, where Empress Jingū, the 15th ruler of Japan, and her advisor Takeuchi no Sukune, are fishing together. Yoshitoshi utilizes a dynamic composition and vibrant colors to illustrate the scene, with the Empress pulling in a large fish and the waves crashing around them. This print exemplifies the beauty of traditional Japanese woodblock printing and the power of storytelling in art.