Portrait of the Great Master Seosan, Unidentified Artist, late 17th–18th century

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Portrait of the Great Master Seosan, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), late 17th–18th century, Korea, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 59 7/8 x 30 5/8 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist, This painting depicts the eminent monk Cheongheodang Hyujeong 청허당휴정 (1520–1604), better known by his posthumous title, Seosan Daesa 서산대사, or Great Master Seosan. In addition to his role as a leader of Seon Buddhism (Chan in Chinese; Zen in Japanese), Seosan Daesa was also renowned for helping lead an army of Buddhist monks against invading Japanese forces to recover the capital (present-day Seoul) in the late sixteenth century

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Size: 3597px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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