Picture Book of Komatsubara 1761

This 1761 woodblock print, *Picture Book of Komatsubara*, depicts a scene from a Japanese folktale by renowned artist Nishikawa Sukenobu. The print, which is part of a larger book, shows a woman holding a fan in a domestic setting and a spider web on a bridge, suggesting the narrative that follows. The intricate detail and expressive lines of the *ukiyo-e* style are typical of Sukenobu’s work and showcase the beauty of Japanese storytelling through art.