Het zesde voorschrift 1782 - 1786

"Het zesde voorschrift" (The Sixth Precept) is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Torii Kiyonaga, dating from 1782-1786. The print depicts a scene of a young woman, possibly a courtesan, being served tea by a maid while a male figure observes. The scene is set within a traditional Japanese interior, with a latticed window and a bamboo screen. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a beautiful example of Kiyonaga's skillful use of color and composition, and his depiction of the elegant and refined world of Edo-period Japan.