The Story of Yoshitsune’s Invasion of Hell (Yoshitsune Jigokuyaburi)

The legend of the famous war lord, Minamoto no Yoshitsune (c. 1159–89), tells the story of how the hero and his followers conquered the underworld. In this scene, Yoshitsune’s loyal companion, Benkei, splits open the head of one of the demons, while Yoshitsune, holding a fan, looks on.