A section from the handscroll Illustrated Biography of the Monk Ippen, Scroll 12 by En'i depicts a large gathering of figures in and around a wooden structure, rendered in color on silk. The composition is densely populated, with people of various ages and attire shown both inside the building and extending outward into the surrounding area. The background features stylized trees, a winding river, and a roofed structure, while the foreground is filled with groups seated or standing, some engaged in conversation or attentive observation.

The artist employs delicate outlines and muted earth tones, with brighter accents in the clothing of several figures. Handscrolls such as this were a prominent narrative form in late Kamakura-period Japan, often used to illustrate the lives of Buddhist monks and religious leaders. Created in 1299, this work belongs to a tradition of emakimono, or illustrated handscrolls, which combined painting and calligraphy to convey stories visually. The Illustrated Biography of the Monk Ippen is a significant example of this genre, reflecting both the religious and social milieu of its time.

The set of scrolls, a National Treasure of Japan, belongs to Shōjōkō-ji in Fujisawa, the head temple of the Ji school founded by Ippen, together with Kankikō-ji in Kyoto.