402 - Unknown (17th century), The Murder of Emperor Cubus, Kyoto, copper engraving

Unknown (17th century), The Murder of Emperor Cubus, Kyoto, copper engraving Unknown (17th century): "Vermoorde vande Keyser Cubus," the murder of Emperor Cubus in Kyoto with the city in flames, Japan, 17th century, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Inscribed in the upper middle of the printing plate: "Vermoorde vande Keyser Cubus". Date: 17th century Source: Arnoldus Montanus (1625 Amsterdam–1683 Schoonhoven), *Gedenkwardige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in′t Vereenigde Nederland*, 1669 | Book, Science Keywords: Burning city; fall of the emperor; turmoil; soldiers; assassination; battle; Heian-kyo, 17th century, Asian Art, History, Japan, Kyoto, Size: Paper: 31.4 cm x 38.6 cm (12.4 x 15.2 in), Plate: 29.2 cm x 36.3 cm (11.5 x 14.3 in), Image: 28.2 cm x 35.5 cm (11.1 x 14 in) Condition: In poor condition. Discolored and spotted due to age. Creases around the edges. Corners are bumped. Tears along the lower margin. The sheet has been folded vertically down the center. The fold is torn at the margins. The lower tear is repaired with an adhesive strip on the reverse.