Zuikei Shuhō: A Master of Zen Landscape and Calligraphy Zuikei Shuhō (1392 – 1473) stands as a pivotal figure in fifteenth-century Japanese art, embodying the confluence of Buddhist philosophy and refined artistic skill. Born into a noble family in Sakai near Osaka, he ascended to positions of influence within the samurai class, demonstrating not only artistic talent but also administrative acumen—a characteristic often found amongst literati artists of his era. His formative years were steeped in the teachings of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, profoundly shaping his worldview and informin…