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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.
Jan 21, 2021 · Jan Matejko (1838-1893) was a famous Polish artist who specialized in historical painting. He depicted events from Polish history, such as the Battle of Grunwald, the fall of Poland, and the astronomer Copernicus.
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.
Jun 24, 2024 · (24 June 1838 –1 November 1893) This outstanding artist became famous for his paintings depicting important moments in the history of Poland. They are a story highlighting the country’s former glory, but also contain warnings for its entire society. by Michał Haake.
Jan Matejko (1838-1893) was a famous Polish painter who depicted notable political and military episodes in Polish history. He taught at the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts and painted murals in St. Mary's Basilica, Kraków.
- Polish
- June 24, 1838
- Krakow, Poland
- November 1, 1893
One of the most outstanding Polish painters died on 1 November, 1893, and with him the bourgeois Krakow of the 19th century passed into the past. Matejko represented the trend of historical...
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.
