Bloem schelp 1821

"Bloem schelp" (Flower Shell), created in 1821 by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, depicts a detailed arrangement of flowers and tools used in the traditional art of ikebana. This woodblock print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Hokusai's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the delicate beauty of the floral arrangement and the tools used to create it. The composition evokes the tranquility and balance inherent in ikebana, a highly symbolic art form that reflects the harmony of nature.