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…