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The 6 artworks by Ingen our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 6 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Ingen · 1592 – 1673

Calligraphy of the Character

1671 · Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya

Discover Calligraphy of the Character by yinyuan longqi (1671). Admire this exquisite traditional Chinese artwork – a serene piece of history & cultural heritage.

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Art Movement: Traditional Chinese Calligraphy
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 6 artworks by Ingen
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Poem (1671) by Ingen

1671 · Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya

Striking black ink calligraphy on a vibrant blue background captures the spiritual essence of Yinyuan Longqi's 1671 poem, offering a profound piece of Zen history for your collection.

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Art Movement: Zen Calligraphy
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 6 artworks by Ingen
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Untitled (D2XAZQ), 701, Ingen

701 · original 28.5cm x 1063.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 6 artworks by Ingen
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Poem (1656) by Ingen

1656 · Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 6 artworks by Ingen
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Seven-character Quatrain – Ingen

1655 · Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya

Intricate black ink calligraphy on aged paper captures the spiritual essence of Yinyuan Longqi's 1655 masterpiece, offering a profound glimpse into Ming dynasty Zen artistry for your collection.

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 6 artworks by Ingen
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Ink Drawing of Avalokiteśvara on the Rock – Ingen

1662 · Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya

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Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 6 artworks by Ingen
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The artist

Ingen

1592 – 1673

Quick facts

Mediumsink on paper
Creative periodsmature period
Typical colorsneutrals
Color intensityvivid
Room fitoffice
Copyright statusPublic domain
Museums on APSMuseum of Zen Buddhist Culture
Top-ranked workCalligraphy of the Character

Biography

biography of a visionary artist

yinyuan longqi, also known as ingen ryūki, was a prominent chinese poet, calligrapher, and monk of linji chan buddhism from china. born on december 7, 1592, in fuqing, fujian, during the ming dynasty, yinyuan's life was marked by his significant contributions to the world of art and zen buddhism.

early life and ordination

at the age of 20, while searching for his father, yinyuan arrived at mount putuo off zhejiang province, where he served tea to monks. this encounter sparked a spiritual journey that led him to be ordained as a monk at wanfu temple, mount huangbo, fujian, at the age of 28.

founding the ōbaku school of zen in japan

in 1654, yinyuan traveled to nagasaki, japan with around 30 monks and artisans, including his disciple muyan. he established the ōbaku head temple manpuku-ji at uji, kyoto in 1661, founding the ōbaku school of zen.

calligraphy and artistic legacy

yinyuan was a skilled calligrapher, introducing the ming style of calligraphy to japan. along with his disciples muyan and sokuhi nyoitsu, he was one of the ōbaku no sanpitsu ("three brushes of ōbaku"). his published writings encompass 35 works in 46 publications.

legacy and remembrance

yinyuan passed away on may 21, 1673 (enpō 1, 5th day of the 4th month), at mampuku-ji. his legacy as a master of poetry, calligraphy, and zen buddhism continues to inspire artists and scholars alike. important dates: * december 7, 1592: born in fuqing, fujian * 1633: received dharma transmission from feiyin tongrong * 1654: traveled to nagasaki, japan with around 30 monks and artisans * may 21, 1673: passed away at mampuku-ji

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Ingen work?

Ingen worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

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The Spectral Index of Ingen is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

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The Chronicle of Ingen is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.

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