Shigisan engi emaki

The Shigisan engi emaki is a Japanese narrative picture scroll, known as an emaki. Created in the 12th century, it draws from folklore to tell the story of miracles attributed to the monk Myōren, who lived on Mount Shigi.12

This emaki is characterized by its lively and varied brushstrokes, which depict action and movement in its various episodes. Unlike the more formal Genji monogatari emaki, the Shigisan engi emaki features an uninhibited style that captures the energy of its narrative. The emaki format, which combines text and illustrations on a horizontal scroll, was popular in Japan during the Heian period for both religious and secular storytelling.21