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DiaporamaSeven lucky gods
Woodblock Print- Ukiyo-e
1780- Early Modern
32.0 x 42.0 cm
Бібліотека Честера Бітті
Colour woodblock print of ‘Seven lucky gods’ attributed to Kitao Shigemasa, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi; printed in Edo (modern Tokyo), Japan, during the 1770s. Pictured together on their treasure ship, Japan’s Seven Gods of Good Fortune are an auspicious company drawn from diverse traditions. The musical goddess Benzaiten, hammer-carrying Daikokuten, round-bellied Hotei and fierce guardian king Bishamonten all came to Japan through Buddhism. Invoked for long life, Fukurokuju and Jurōjin have their origins in Chinese Daoism. Ebisu is identified with deities of Japan’s indigenous Shintō faith; often shown fishing, here he is depicted with a red snapper.
kitao shigemasa (1739 – 1820)
Explore the art of Kitao Shigemasa (1739-1820), a leading Edo ukiyo-e artist known for his 'bijinga' (beautiful women) & adaptable style. Discover vibrant prints & nature scenes on ArtsDot!
Бібліотека Честера Бітті (Дублін, Ireland)
Відкрийте для себе Chester Beatty Library у Дубліні! Унікальні рукописи, ісламське мистецтво та стародавні артефакти з усього світу – безкоштовний вхід! Подорож крізь час та культури.
About this artwork
- Title: Seven lucky gods
- Artist: kitao shigemasa
- Year: 1780
- Original dimensions: 32.0 x 42.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Бібліотека Честера Бітті
- Movement: Ukiyo-e
- Period: Early Modern
- Corpus context: auspicious themes , edo period culture
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