Zhou Jichang

Zhou Jichang (Chinese: 周季常; pinyin: Zhōu Jìcháng; Wade–Giles: Chou Chi-ch'ang), Japanese: Shuu Kijou) (active in the late twelfth century) was a Chinese painter of the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279 AD).

His artwork prominently featured central themes of Chinese Buddhism and Buddhist folklore.

His contemporary and associate, was Lin Tinggui (see article for more details), collaborated with him on the completion of the artistic project known as the Five Hundred Luohan in 1178 AD.

Many of his other works are also located at Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.

His most famous painting is Rock Bridge at Tiantai Mountain.

Chen Chun, Rock Bridge at Tiantai Mountain , Freer Gallery of Art , 1178