Zen-schildering en kalligrafie before 1935

"Zen-schildering en kalligrafie" is a traditional Japanese hanging scroll by Satō Zenchū, a prominent Zen artist known for his ink paintings and calligraphy. This scroll depicts a seated figure in gold against a black background, surrounded by calligraphy and a green patterned border. The composition exemplifies the principles of Zen Buddhism with its minimalist aesthetics and focus on spiritual reflection. The work's date, before 1935, places it within a period of significant artistic and cultural change in Japan. The scroll's visual elements, such as the simplified figure and the elegant calligraphy, are characteristic of Zen art and demonstrate the artist's skillful mastery of ink and brushwork.