A painting of Minamoto Yoshitomo, who joined with Emperor Go-Shirakawa’s forces against his father, Minamoto Tameyoshi. Note the broken arrow sticking out of his shoulder pauldron. Public Domain
A screen painting of the Hogen Rebellion, probably painted during the later Edo Period, likely in the1600s. If you right-click–>Open Image in a New Tab, you can zoom in and see the charging Samurai fighting it out around the Shirakawa-den Palace. Public Domain
A portrait of Minamoto Yoshitomo’s brother, Minamoto Tametomo. A legendary archer, his left arm was purposefully crippled after the Hogen Rebellion and he was exiled to a small island. Public Domain
Another depiction of Minamoto Tametomo, this time drawing his bow and displaying a particularly Japanese style of archery, raising the bow above his head and then lowering it as he takes aim and draws the string back. Public Domain
Season 6, Episode 13: Emperor Shirakawa’s Loophole
A depiction of Emperor Shirakawa in monk’s habit. It would become common to portray retired emperors wearing religious clothing to reflect their status as holy rulers. Public Domain
Emperor Toba, also wearing monk’s habit. Public Domain
The Fujiwara Clan crest: two hanging Wisteria blossoms (The “Fuji” part of Fujwara literally means Wisteria). Source: Mukai, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fujiwara Otsugu, sitting here with his Koto, a type of floor harp. Source: Kikuchi Yōsai, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Fujiwara Umakai, the third son of Fuhito. Notice the sword at his hip, indicating his status as a military leader. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain
Tachibana Moroe, being carried on a palanquin by his servants. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain
Statue of Genbō displayed in Kofukuji Monastery. Originally scuplted in the late 1180s by Kōkei. Source: Public Domain
Kibi Makibi peaks out from behind a pillar. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain
A later ink painting of two Emishi, on the right.. Although this work originates in 1069, it still gives a good impression of the Yamato court’s impression of their northern neighbors. Author unknown, image public domain.
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