歌舞伎『黒塚』より （右左２点セット）
昔々、父親が東北に流刑となり、夫に捨てられた女がいた。父が死んだ後、彼女は人食い鬼となってススキが原で暮らした。ある時宿を求めた高僧が、"どんな罪人でも仏を信じれば救われる "と告げた。希望を見出した老婆は喜んで童女のように踊る。しかし高僧一行が約束を破って逃げ出したのを見た老婆は怒りに狂って鬼に変身して追いかける。技法/和紙に卵黄テンペラ
From the Kabuki play "Kurozuka" Set of 2 pieces (left and right)
Once upon a time, there was a woman whose father was exiled to Tohoku and herhusband abandoned her. After her father died, she became a cannibal demon and lived in a field of silver grass. One day, a high priest who sought lodging toldher, "Any sinner can be saved if he believes in Buddha." Finding hope, the old woman danced like a joyful girl. However, when she saw the high priestess andher group breaking their promise and fleeing, the old woman became furious and disguised herself as a demon and chased after them.
Technique/ egg-yolktempera on linen paper
