Congratulating the Crown Prince’s Recovery from Smallpox

This folding screen was produced to commemorate a ceremony held to celebrate the recovery of Crown Prince from smallpox. It was commissioned by the officials belonging to the palace security and emergency unit, who were responsible for patrolling the palace at nights for the protection of royalty. The ceremony took place in Injeongjeon and Junghuidang Hall at the Changdeokgung Palace. This work..s iconography bears similarity to that of coronation of a crown prince, namely Chaekryegeybyeong , rather than that of typical celebratory court paintings.