Yoshitsune (Ushiwaka) and Princess Joruri, from the series "Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays (Yamato irotake)" c. 1705 - 1706

This black and white woodblock print, titled "Yoshitsune (Ushiwaka) and Princess Joruri" by renowned Japanese artist Okumura Masanobu, is a depiction of a famous scene from a Japanese puppet play, known as "Yamato irotake". Created around 1705-1706, the print depicts a scene of the legendary warrior Yoshitsune, seated on the right, observing two women playing traditional Japanese instruments. The artist captures the essence of the theatrical performance with intricate details and expressive lines, making this print a valuable glimpse into the vibrant world of Japanese puppet plays and the artistic talent of Okumura Masanobu.