Masakiyo's Challenging Battle, from the series Taiheiki (Taiheiki, Masakiyo nansen no zu) 1866

This dynamic woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, titled *Masakiyo's Challenging Battle, from the series Taiheiki*, depicts a scene of intense action from the *Taiheiki*, a 14th-century chronicle of the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate. The dramatic composition features a whirlwind of clashing swords, swirling clouds, and a central figure of warrior Masakiyo on horseback, battling against numerous foes in a flurry of movement. Yoshitoshi's bold use of color and dynamic lines effectively captures the chaos and excitement of the scene, making it a powerful example of his signature style of ukiyo-e prints.