Painting of State Examination in Hamgyeong-do

Han Si-gak

Joseon Dynasty

Silk Fabric - Silk

National Museum of Korea

A panoramic scroll painting depicts a sprawling landscape with numerous buildings, walls, and figures. Mountains form the backdrop, with a river or body of water winding through the scene. Several structures, including towers and walled compounds, are visible, along with many small figures engaged in various activities. A panoramic scroll painting depicts a sprawling landscape with numerous buildings, walls, and figures. Mountains form the backdrop, with a river or body of water winding through the scene. Several structures, including towers and walled compounds, are visible, along with many small figures engaged in various activities. This is a painting of the state examination for both civil and military service held in Gilju, Hamgyeong-do in 1664 (the 5th year of King Hyeonjong’s reign). It shows a scene of the announcement of the candidates who have passed the examination at the office in Hamheung, and includes a list of the names of the