Hotoke bij de nonnen Possibly 1897

"Hotoke bij de nonnen" (Buddha Among the Nuns) is a woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika, a prominent Japanese artist known for his depictions of contemporary life. The print, dated possibly to 1897, depicts a group of women cloaked in traditional Japanese dress, with one woman prominently featured in the foreground. The composition, characterized by delicate lines and subdued colors, is typical of Kiyochika's style. This work offers a glimpse into the daily life of women in late 19th-century Japan. The presence of the Buddha figure suggests themes of spirituality and devotion, which were prevalent in Japanese society at that time.