Sakanoshita: the Throwing Away the Brush Peak

'Sakanoshita: the Throwing Away the Brush Peak' is a captivating example of Ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art which translates to the 'pictures of the floating world'. Utilising the woodcut method, the painting skillfully displays a beautiful landscape that depicts the easternmost point along the ancient Tōkaidō highway in Japan. The scene is portrayed with great depth and detail, eliciting a sense of serene serenity. The artist's ability to cast nature into a stimulating and expressive form leaves us in awe of these glimpses into the floating world.