The Spiral Hall at the Temple of the Five Hundred Arhats c. 1832 - 1838

"The Spiral Hall at the Temple of the Five Hundred Arhats" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. Created between 1832 and 1838, this ōban print showcases Hiroshige's signature landscape style, capturing the beauty of the Japanese countryside. The print depicts a winding path leading to the titular temple, with figures in traditional attire walking through a field of rice paddy. The temple's architecture, with its intricate rooflines and surrounding greenery, adds depth and detail to the composition. This work, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, exemplifies Hiroshige's talent for depicting atmospheric landscapes and everyday life in Edo-period Japan.