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1. • • After returning to Krakow, he continued painting scenes depicting Polish history. His works were so important because in the nineteenth century Poland was partitioned, so reminding his compatriots of scenes from their national history served the purpose of “cheering the hearts” and it also fits into the pan-European fashion of historical painting.
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   Who was Jan Matejko?

   • Jan Matejko was one of the highest regarded painters in the history of Polish art. He is considered the most outstanding representative of Historicism in Polish painting. He painted over three hundred historical, religious and allegorical oil paintings and portraits and made several hundred drawings and sketches.

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   Why is Matejko important?

   • Matejko's art played a key role in promoting Polish history and national identity at a time when Poland was partitioned and lacked political autonomy. At the same time, Matejko's painting style has been criticised as old-fashioned and overly theatrical, labeled as "antiquarian realism".

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   Why are Matejko's paintings important?

   • Matejko’s paintings are extremely important for Polish culture, and his Gallery of Kings and Princes of Poland determined the iconography of Polish rulers. His paintings have become an iconic reflection on historical events and helped shape the imagination of subsequent generations of Poles.

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   How did Matejko become famous?

   • After studies in Munich and Vienna, Matejko returned to Kraków and established his studio. His career took a decisive turn with the sale of key paintings, such as „Stańczyk” and „Skarga’s Sermon,” which not only settled his debts but also marked his rise to fame.

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   Why is Matejko a great pedagogue?

   • Matejko has always been considered an outstanding artist and pedagogue, a committed defender of the monuments of Krakow, and his synthesis of Polish history has lastingly shaped the Poles' conception of their history.

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   What is the most famous painting of Matejko?

   • Probably the most famous painting of Matejko is Battle of Grunwald (1878) depicting another event from Polish history, this time from 1410. It is the victory of the Polish-Lithuanian army over the Teutonic Knights. The painter placed historical figures on the painting.

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   Jan Matejko was one of the highest regarded painters in the history of Polish art. He is considered the most outstanding representative of Historicism in Polish painting. He painted over three hundred historical, religious and allegorical oil paintings and portraits and made several hundred drawings and sketches.

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Matejko’s historical painting, however, was first and foremost an answer to what was perhaps the main question asked by Poles during the Partitions: why did Poland lose its independence and disappear from the map of Europe?

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   Jan Alojzy Matejko (Polish pronunciation: [ˈjan aˈlɔjzɨ maˈtɛjkɔ] ⓘ; also known as Jan Mateyko; 24 June 1838 [nb 1] – 1 November 1893) was a Polish painter, a leading 19th-century exponent of history painting, known for depicting nodal events from Polish history.

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   Jan Matejko (born 1838 in Kraków, died 1893 in Kraków) showed the former grandeur of the Polish Republic and the glory of its armies to lift the hearts and minds of Poles and to resurrect faith in the restoration of an independent country.

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   Jun 3, 2024 · Jan Matejko (1838-1893) stands as one of Poland’s most revered painters, celebrated for his monumental contributions to historical painting. His works are characterized by their meticulous detail, dramatic compositions, and rich symbolism, offering deep insights into Poland’s past.

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   Jan Matejko, born on June 24, 1838, in Kraków, was a prodigious Polish artist known for his detailed historical paintings that vividly captured pivotal moments in Polish history.