apr 25, 1450 - Portrait of Sin Sukju
Description:
(1417-1475)15th century CE
Hanging 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:
apr 25, 1450
Now
~ 576 years ago