zhiweng was a chinese painter from the song dynasty (960–1279) who was active during the first half of the 13th century. he is known for his horizontal painting mounted as a scroll, titled meeting between yaoshan and li ao, which was created in 1256. the painting is now a part of the collection at the metropolitan museum of art in new york city. early life and career zhiweng's early life and career are not well documented, but it is believed that he was born in the 12th century and began his artistic training at a young age. he was likely influenced by the prevailing artistic styles of the ti…