Horii Tsuneemon Crucified
1868
Yoshitoshi didn't shy away from gore in this intense woodblock print, depicting the samurai Horii Tsuneemon enduring a brutal crucifixion and stabbing. Created during the turbulent Meiji Restoration, this piece belongs to his famous 'Bloody Prints' series that shocked Victorian audiences with its unflinching violence. The dramatic use of bright red blood against the cool blue shadows highlights Yoshitoshi's mastery of color and emotion, capturing a moment of extreme agony with striking artistic precision.
- Technique
- woodblock print
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