Aap met langharige schildpad 1820

This woodblock print, "Aap met langharige schildpad" (Monkey with a long-haired turtle), created by Yanagawa Shigenobu in 1820, depicts a whimsical scene of a monkey riding a turtle with a long, flowing tail. This playful depiction of animals is typical of the "ukiyo-e" style, which emerged in Japan during the Edo period. It showcases Shigenobu’s masterful use of woodblock printing techniques to capture the detail and texture of the animals and their surroundings. The artwork is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.