De onsterfelijke (sennin) Ôkyô c. 1821 - 1822

"De onsterfelijke (sennin) Ôkyô" is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Yashima Gakutei, created between 1821 and 1822. It depicts the legendary immortal Ôkyô, a figure of great beauty and power in Japanese folklore, framed by a grid and standing on a cloud, surrounded by traditional Japanese motifs. The print is a striking example of the intricate designs and detailed rendering that characterized the ukiyo-e style, which enjoyed great popularity in Edo-era Japan. This piece is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.