sep 29, 1421 - Portrait of Sin Sukju (1417-1475)
Description:
15th century CEHanging scroll (ink and color on silk)
Imperial Bureau of Painting
Portrait to honor Korean emperor Sin Sukju
Followed a formulaic way of portrait painting:
Full view
Head slightly turned
Angular lines
Soft gradations
Shown wearing his rank insignia (pair of peacocks)
Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 29, 1421
Now
~ 605 years ago