Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 6 works by Ingen in our catalogue
In short
The Ingen painting most people know is Calligraphy of the Character (1671), and you can see it at the Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya. Right after it come Poem (1671) and Untitled (D2XAZQ) (701). Out of 6 works by Ingen in our catalogue, these 6 are the best known. Each one comes with its year, its museum and a short note on what makes it stand out.
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 that come up most often in these pieces, 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 |
Pick a decade to see its standout piece.
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…
Top of the list is Calligraphy of the Character (1671), Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya. Right behind it: Poem (1671) and Untitled (D2XAZQ) (701).
79 years old. Ingen was born in 1592, and Calligraphy of the Character dates from 1671.
We have 6 works by Ingen in our catalogue, dated 1655 to 1671.
You'll find most of them in Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture (Setagaya). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
In 1650s, more than any other time: 2 of the 6 pieces on this page date from then, Poem among them.
The earliest piece here is Seven-character Quatrain (1655); the most recent is Calligraphy of the Character (1671).
Ink On Paper, used in 3 of the 6 pieces on this page.
You can see 5 of the pieces on this page at the Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, Setagaya, including Calligraphy of the Character, Poem and Poem.
Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.
