A Presence in the Muromachi Period The historical record offers only a glimpse into the life of Judō, a painter active during the 16th century in Japan. Operating during the Muromachi period, this era was a time of significant cultural shifts and artistic refinement. While the specific details of his personal life remain obscured by the passage of centuries, his existence is confirmed through the surviving remnants of his brushwork. He belonged to a tradition that sought to capture the essence of the natural world through ink and subtle composition. His work reflects the sensibilities of a Ja…