Gezicht op de Gohyaku rakan tempel 1855

This woodblock print, created by Utagawa Yoshitora in 1855, showcases a tranquil scene of rural Japan. "Gezicht op de Gohyaku rakan tempel" depicts a view of the Gohyaku Rakan temple nestled amidst a serene landscape of rice paddies and a winding path. The composition is characterized by the use of light and shadow, highlighting the temple's architecture against the expansive sky. This work exemplifies the "ukiyo-e" style, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints that captured the fleeting beauty of everyday life.