{"product_id":"fudo-myoo-threatening-a-novice-tsukioka-yoshitoshi","title":"Fudō Myōō Threatening a Novice - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicting the wrathful deity Fudō Myōō confronting a novice monk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicts a dramatic scene from Buddhist iconography. Fudō Myōō, the Immovable Wisdom King, appears in his wrathful form to confront a novice monk. The deity is characterised by his dark skin, fierce expression, and the sword he wields to cut through ignorance. Behind him, a stylised halo of flames rises against a dark background, providing a stark contrast to the figures in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right, a serene figure stands in partial shadow, holding a lotus flower. This juxtaposition between the aggressive, protective energy of Fudō Myōō and the calm, spiritual presence of the secondary figure creates a narrative tension. The composition is divided across three panels, a common format for large-scale ukiyo-e works of the Meiji period. Yoshitoshi employs a precise line quality to define the garments and the sharp edges of the sword, while the flat application of colour maintains the traditional aesthetic of the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitoshi was a master of the late ukiyo-e tradition, often focusing on historical, supernatural, and psychological themes. This work demonstrates his ability to manage complex compositions while maintaining clarity in the narrative. The use of negative space, particularly the dark void surrounding the figures, draws the viewer into the centre of the interaction. The print serves as an example of the technical skill required for multi-block printing, with careful registration of the colours and fine details in the patterns of the robes. The work remains a representative example of the artist's late career, where he moved away from the more conventional subjects of his contemporaries to explore darker, more atmospheric themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/women-near-a-river-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWomen Near a River - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshitoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345208906063,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345213886799,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345213919567,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345213952335,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345213985103,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345214017871,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345214050639,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345214083407,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345214116175,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345214148943,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345214181711,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345214214479,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fud-My-Threatening-a-Novice_Poster_CompositorV1_1785390266534.jpg?v=1785393451","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/fudo-myoo-threatening-a-novice-tsukioka-yoshitoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}