Portrait of Isanggil

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.792

Category

Painting

Era

조선시대

Designated year

1984

Location

전주시, 전북특별자치도— 전북 전주시 완산구 쑥고개로 249, 국립전주박물관 (효자동2가,국립전주박물관)

Coordinates

35.801247, 127.089804

This is the portrait of Yi Sanggil (1556~1637), a civil minister of mid Joseon who held various posts as a government official. He passed the civil service examination in 1585 and then returned to his hometown. He served both as a governor and as a minister. After his death, he was enshrined in Chungnyeolsa Temple in Ganghwado and was given the posthumous name of Chungsuk. This is a full-length portrait, 93cm wide by 185cm long and he is seated on a chair. He is wearing a low hat and an official red uniform with his hands hidden under the sleeves. The inner wear that was revealed from inside and the different tilt of the shoulders are typical characteristics of mid Joseon, while the different color depth of the face is characteristic of late Joseon. Though it is presumed to be a copy of the original, it is still regarded as an important artwork because it closely follows the touch of the original, and it is preserved well.

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