Zen Encounter (Niaoke Daolin and Bai Juyi) 1467 - 1533

"Zen Encounter (Niaoke Daolin and Bai Juyi)" is an ink-on-paper hanging scroll created by Kenkō Shōkei in the 16th century. Depicting a scene of a zen monk and a poet in conversation, the artwork displays masterful ink work and subtle shading techniques, capturing the tranquility of the encounter. This piece showcases the artist's mastery of "sumi-e" (ink wash painting) technique, a significant artistic trend of the time, making it a valuable representation of Japanese art history.