Daikoku en drie jongetjes
Katsukawa Shunsho
ca. 1770 - ca. 1780
Medium
color woodcut
Dimensions
697; 121
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 697 mm (hashira-e) x breedte 121 mm
Art Historical Context
**Daikoku and Three Boys** by Katsukawa Shunshōca. 1770–1780) captures a whimsical moment from Japanese folklore in this striking color woodcut. Shunshō, a master of the ukiyo-e—meaning "pictures of the floating"—was renowned for his lively depictions of actors and everyday life during Japan's Edo period. Here, the benevolent god Daikoku, one of the Seven Lucky symbolizing wealth and prosperity, appears playfully engaged with three boys. Often portrayed with his magical mallet and rice bale, Daikoku embodies good fortune, making this scene a charming nod to cultural beliefs in abundance and jo...