sukjong
The Shadow of the Throne: Sukjong, Patron and Politician Sukjong (1661-1720), a name synonymous with both power and political intrigue within the Joseon Dynasty, was far more than just a king. Born Yi Sun in Seoul, he ascended to the throne at the tender age of thirteen, inheriting a kingdom teetering on the brink of internal conflict and external threats. His reign, spanning nearly half a century, witnessed a complex dance of shiftin…
The Lifeline
Scroll through sukjong's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups sukjong's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
