Krijger met bloederige handafdruk c. 1848

This woodblock print, "Krijger met bloederige handafdruk," by Utagawa Yoshiume, depicts a warrior with a bloody handprint on his chest. The warrior is shown with his sword, holding it high, and his resolute gaze. Yoshiume, a prominent artist of the Edo period (1603–1868), is well known for his dramatic portrayal of kabuki actors, creating vivid images of their performances and stories. This print, created in the 1840s, exemplifies his talent and his mastery of the ukiyo-e style, capturing the tension and emotion of a dramatic moment on stage.