Satsuma no Fukuyorime from the Veritable Records of Emperor Montoku (Satsuma no Fukuyorime, Montoku jitsuroku), from the series "Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren Honcho nijushiko)" c. 1821

This woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei, titled "Satsuma no Fukuyorime," from the series "Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle" depicts a scene from the Japanese legend of Satsuma no Fukuyorime. This work, created in 1821, showcases Gakutei’s masterful use of line and delicate shading, as seen in the figures' garments and the intricate bamboo screen. The scene portrays Fukuyorime and his father, who is honored for his filial piety, enjoying a cup of tea together. This print, a popular subject in Japanese art, highlights the importance of filial piety in traditional Japanese culture.