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

accompanied by a majestic lion

completed in the 18th century

"Death as General" is a haunting and evocative work of art that prompts viewers to contemplate the universal theme of mortality and the inexorable march of time

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

from the expression on David's face to the blood dripping from Goliath's head

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