Nummer vier van de Tokaido 1849 - 1850

"Nummer vier van de Tokaido" (1849-1850) is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (I). This work is part of his famous "Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road" series, which depicted the journey between Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. The print features multiple scenes arranged in a grid-like format, illustrating different aspects of travel along the route, like a catfish, oysters, a woman in a forest, a man on a boat, and Mount Fuji. The use of vibrant colors and dynamic compositions is characteristic of Hiroshige's style, making this a popular example of ukiyo-e art. This print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artistic skill of Hiroshige and the enduring cultural significance of the Tōkaidō Road.