Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 6 works by Ingen in our catalogue
Summary
The most widely known painting by Ingen is Calligraphy of the Character (1671), in the collection of the Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya. The next entries are Poem (1671) and Untitled (D2XAZQ) (701). The catalogue documents 6 works by Ingen; the 6 entries below are the best known, listed in rank order with date, holding museum and description.
In the delicate dance of black ink upon aged paper, one finds not merely writing, but a profound meditation on existence. Calligraphy of the Character, a masterpiece dating back to 1671, serves as a breathtaking window into the soul of the Ming Dynasty's spiritual legacy. Created by the venerable monk and poet Yinyuan Longqi, this work transcends the boundaries of mere text to become a visual symphony of rhythm and…
In the quiet intersection of spiritual devotion and artistic mastery lies the profound beauty of "Poem," a breathtaking work of calligraphy created in 1671 by the venerable monk Yinyuan Longqi. To gaze upon this piece is to step into a meditative trance, where every stroke of black ink serves as a rhythmic pulse of Zen philosophy. The artwork, currently preserved within the hallowed halls of the Museum of Zen Buddhist…
The four subjects most frequently represented among these works, each with its best-known example.
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Ingen | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture |
Setagaya | 5 | Calligraphy of the Character, Poem, Poem |
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In the delicate dance of black ink upon aged paper, one finds not merely writing, but a profound meditation on existence. Calligraphy of the Character, a masterpiece dating back to 1671, serves as a breathtaking window into the soul of the Ming Dynasty's spiritual legacy. Created by the venerable monk and poet Yinyuan Longqi, this work transcends the boundaries of mere text to become a visual symphony of rhythm and…
Calligraphy of the Character (1671), Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya. The following entries are Poem (1671) and Untitled (D2XAZQ) (701).
79 years: Ingen was born in 1592 and Calligraphy of the Character is dated 1671.
The catalogue records 6 works by Ingen, dated between 1655 and 1671.
Principally in Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture (Setagaya). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
In 1650s: 2 of the 6 works listed on this page are dated to that period, including Poem.
The earliest dated work listed here is Seven-character Quatrain (1655); the latest is Calligraphy of the Character (1671).
Ink On Paper, in 3 of the 6 works listed on this page.
Calligraphy of the Character, Poem and Poem are among the 5 works on this page in the collection of the Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya.
