Zennojo, a filial child from Shinano Province, dreams of his father's crimes in a former life and successfully prays for his recovery from illness Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan
Alternative Title
Kokoku nijushiko
Creator
Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka
Date Created and/or Issued
1887
Publication Information
Tsuda Genshichi Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Scripps College
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Description
An image of a child watching a scene in a mirror, held by a demon. Back to back print. As Michizane was about to die, he ascended Mt. Tempai in Kyushu to declare his innocence of political corruption charges and to beseech the gods to clear his name. According to legend and the play written in 1713 by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1724), Michizane was transformed into the deity Tenjin, after standing there for seven days. In this dramatic composition, lightning embraces the figure as his sword cuts into the text that describes his final moments. The artist Yoshitoshi has created a detailed mountain setting to suggest the truth of this apotheosis.
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