Kang Min-cheom (姜民瞻, 963–1021), a preeminent general of the early Goryeo Dynasty, is celebrated for his meritorious deeds in defeating the Khitans and the Jurchens. He was revered by Goryeo kings not only during his lifetime, but also after his death. His name is included in the “Arrayed Biographies” section of Goryeosa (History of the Goryeo Dynasty). The inscription in the upper portion of this painting indicates that this portrait is not an original made during the Goryeo era, but a copy produced in 1788 by the court painter Bak Chun-bin (朴春彬). It features a half-length image of Kang wearing a bokdu (black official headgear) and official uniform and holding a tablet while sitting in a chair. His head is turned slightly to his left, showing eighty percent of the right side of his face. Late-Joseon portraiture innovations were partially applied to the depiction of his face, including a brownish skin tone, soft shading, and detailed renderings of the facial features, mustache, and beard. The exaggerated ear auricle and the headgear with long, narrow wings stand out. Portrait of Kang Min-cheom should not be viewed as a creation from the Goryeo Dynasty, but a later version of an original portrait of a Goryeo figure reinterpreted in the late-Joseon style. It is a significant artifact that demonstrates both the continuation of tradition and the evolution of portrait styles.