Sesshū Tōyō (1420–1506) was a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk and one of the most renowned ink painters in Japanese history. Influenced by Chinese Song and Yuan dynasty painting traditions, he developed a highly expressive and innovative style that balanced bold, dynamic brushwork with delicate, atmospheric washes. Sesshū’s art embodies the spiritual depth of Zen, emphasizing the harmony of nature and the fleeting, transient beauty of existence. (OpenAI, 2025)