Hyeolmang Peak, from the Album of Divine Paintings by Gyeomjae [Jeong Seon] and Hyeonjae [Sim Sajeong] (Gyeomhyeon sinpumcheop)

mid-18th century
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.
In this close-up depiction of one of the famous pinnacles of Inner Geumgang—known for its hollow center—we can feel the rapid speed with which Jeong repeatedly layered vertical strokes to outline the title peak and the surrounding pillars. Swathed in a subtle wash and with their bottom edges left unanchored, the solid rocks appear to float.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 겸재 정선 혈망봉 (겸현신품첩) 조선
  • 謙齋 鄭敾 穴望峰 (謙玄神品帖) 朝鮮
  • Title: Hyeolmang Peak, from the Album of Divine Paintings by Gyeomjae [Jeong Seon] and Hyeonjae [Sim Sajeong] (Gyeomhyeon sinpumcheop)
  • Artist: Jeong Seon (artist name: Gyeomjae) (Korean, 1676–1759)
  • Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
  • Date: mid-18th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Album leaf; ink and light color on silk
  • Dimensions: Image: 13 1/16 × 8 11/16 in. (33.2 × 22 cm)
    Framed: 17 15/16 × 12 11/16 in. (45.5 × 32.2 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Lent by Seoul National University Museum
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art