Landscape around Ishiyama-dera and Lake Biwa

tosamitsuoki

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

coffee painting

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This artwork, "Landscape around Ishiyama-dera and Lake Biwa" by the renowned Japanese artist Tosa Mitsuoki (1617-1691), showcases the artist's masterful depiction of a serene landscape. The painting features a meticulously crafted view of the Ishiyama-dera temple, nestled amongst verdant hills and overlooking the expansive Lake Biwa. The scene is bathed in the soft light of a full moon, adding an ethereal quality to the composition. This work is a testament to Tosa Mitsuoki's skill in capturing the delicate beauty of the natural world and is a prime example of the Rinpa school, known for its intricate and elegant style of painting.