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DiaporamaThe Legendary Empress Jingū
801
73.0cm x 33.0cm
Hokushin (? – ?)
Discover kōsai hokushin (1824-1876), a Japanese artist of the Edo period known for intricate ink & color works like 'The Legendary Empress Jingū'. Explore his mastery of gold medium and significant contributions to traditional artistry.
Jingū, a legendary empress of Japan, was a warrior-ruler, said to have been active in the third century. A wet nurse cradles her son, the future emperor Ōjin. Takenouchi no Sukune, her wizened general, holds a fan inscribed with the words “destroyer of armies,” referring to a militarily auspicious star in the Big Dipper, and a reminder that Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) and many of his students—including Kōsai Hokushin—were adherents of the cult of the North Star.
About this artwork
- Title: The Legendary Empress Jingū
- Artist: Hokushin
- Year: 801
- Original dimensions: 73.0cm x 33.0cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color hue: Green Spectrum
- Color intensity: Balanced
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