Kanō Eitoku by Indigo Weichelt

Kano Eitoku

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:08:14 UTC

Portraits of Kano Eitoku are very rare. He was born on February 16, 1543, in Kyoto, Japan, and died on October 12, 1590.

Chinese Lions (Kara Shishi)

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:10:27 UTC

These are two mythical Chinese lions. They have very exaggerated musculature and sharp expressions which symbolize strength and protection. This reflects the warrior culture of the Momoyama period.

Cypress Trees (Hinoki)

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:11:38 UTC

This a giant twisting tree surrounded by gold mist. The tree symbolizes resilience and nobility.

Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:12:10 UTC

A landscape showing the seasonal changes with flowers and migrating birds. Nature is a key value in Japanese aesthetics.

Scenes in and Around Kyoto (Rakuchū Rakugai-zu)

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:13:03 UTC

A view of Kyoto with scenes of everyday life, temples, and buildings. This shows the capital's prosperity and culture.

Maple Viewers (Momijigari)

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:13:35 UTC

People are shown enjoying the autumn foliage. Which is a theme that reflects classical poetry and seasonal appreciation.

Peacocks and Peonies

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:14:06 UTC

Two regal peacocks stand around peonies, which are symbols of beauty and status.

Bamboo and Plum Trees

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:15:21 UTC

A Blossoming Plum tree symbolizes endurance and renewal.

Dragons and Clouds (Ceiling painting at Kennin-ji)

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:16:23 UTC

A depiction of twin dragons in the clouds meant to protect the temple and symbolize power.

Tiger in Bamboo Grove

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:17:12 UTC

A tiger stalking through the bamboo forest, symbolizing ferocity and containment.

Phoenix and Paulownia

indigoweicheltalt — 2025-04-23 22:17:44 UTC

The phoenix symbolizes imperial authority and it perches on a paulownia tree.