Portrait of Botanka Shōhaku 1750 - 1795

"Portrait of Botanka Shōhaku" is a hanging scroll painting by the famed Japanese artist Maruyama Ōkyo. Created sometime between 1750 and 1795, the artwork portrays Shōhaku, a renowned Zen monk, seated in contemplation. The subject is depicted with a relaxed posture, his hand resting on a cane while he observes a landscape depicted on a folding fan. The painting's minimalist style is characteristic of Ōkyo's later works, and it demonstrates his ability to capture a sense of serenity and tranquility. The painting is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.