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Hyujeong Commands an Army of Monks

War Memorial of Korea

War Memorial of Korea
Seoul, South Korea

In 1592 (25th year in the reign of King Seonjo), the invading Japanese forces had marched their way up to Pyeongyangseong Fortress. This documentary painting shows Hyujeong, a monk of the Seon (Zen) school of Korean Buddhism, leading an army of monks advancing on Japanese positions near Pyeongyang.

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  • Title: Hyujeong Commands an Army of Monks
  • Physical Dimensions: height: 290 cm, length: 197 cm
  • Type: Artwork
War Memorial of Korea

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