Zeng Jing: The Silent Master of Reflection Zeng Jing (1564 – 1647), a name perhaps less familiar than some of his contemporaries, stands as a pivotal figure in the late Ming Dynasty’s artistic landscape. Born in Putian, Fujian province, he wasn't merely a painter; he was a revolutionary in his approach to portraiture, forging a distinctive style known as the “Bochen School” – a legacy deeply rooted in subtlety, illusionism, and an almost unsettling realism. His work transcends simple likenesses, offering instead profound meditations on presence, space, and the very nature of perception. Zeng…