조욱은 조선의 유명한 성리학자이자 문신이었던 조광조(1482-1519)의 제자로, 시문과 서화에도 능했다
Jo Uk was a disciple of Jo Gwang-jo (1482-1519), a prominent Confucian scholar and influential civil official of the early Joseon period. He was also skilled at writing poetry and drawing.