In this 1825 woodblock print, the Shinto deity Sarutahiko Ōkami emerges from a swirl of clouds. Rendered with powerful, flowing lines, the celestial guide holds his jeweled spear, his gaze fixed and purposeful. The composition, part of the series 'The Boulder Door of Spring,' captures a moment of divine power and graceful movement, central to Japanese mythology.
The work's palette is grounded and elemental, using muted indigo, earthy browns, and the soft tone of aged paper. These restrained colors create a mood of quiet reverence and historical depth, bringing a focal point of contemplative energy to a room without overwhelming the space. It is a piece that invites closer looking.
As wall art, this print is exceptionally versatile. It brings a classic, storied element to a modern or minimalist living room or study. It works beautifully as a standalone piece above a console or bed, or as part of a gallery wall paired with other ukiyo-e prints or simple line drawings for a curated, Japandi-inspired aesthetic.
Created by Totoya Hokkei, a prominent artist of the Japanese Romanticism movement and the Edo period, this work is a superb example of the ukiyo-e tradition. Our version is printed to order on archival, museum-grade matte paper with pigment inks for vibrant, lasting color. This faithful reproduction is restored and certified by the Surrealium atelier at Kastellet, a 17th-century sea fortress in the Stockholm archipelago.