Kofuku-ji in Nara | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Salvador Dalí accompanied by a majestic lion

accompanied by a majestic lion

The stark contrast between light and shadow adds to the dramatic intensity of the scene

The painting exudes a sense of melancholy and defiance as Lucifer grapples with his banishment from the divine realm

Raphael's depictions of Saint Michael are celebrated for their dynamic compositions

or a lion—common attributes of Jerome—reflects the era’s fascination with erudition and mortality

Kofuku-ji in Nara | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Salvador Dalí accompanied by a majestic lionAbout the artwork: Tsuchiya Koitsu, born in Hamamatsu, Japan in 1870, was a celebrated artist known for his beautiful woodblock prints showing Japan's landscapes and city scenes. He learned from famous artists like Kobayashi Kiyochika, who taught him how to make woodblock prints. Koitsu's prints were loved for their bright colors and careful details, especially his nighttime scenes. These scenes, with their peaceful streets and glowing temples, became