Fine Art
Jan Matejko

Jan Matejko

Polish, 1838–1893

Lavorando principalmente a Cracovia, Jan Matejko si concentrò su dipinti di grande formato di momenti cruciali della storia polacca, oltre a ritratti, illustrazioni di libri e murales. Si formò all'Accademia di Belle Arti di Cracovia a partire dai quattordici anni e successivamente studiò a Monaco e Vienna prima di tornare a Cracovia per stabilire il suo studio. L'arte di Matejko promosse l'identità nazionale polacca durante le partizioni e sostenne la Rivolta di Gennaio del 1863. In seguito guidò l'accademia d'arte di Cracovia e il suo stile, a volte definito "realismo antiquario", fu sia influente che dibattuto.

145 Opere

A chaotic battle scene with armored knights, soldiers, horses, and banners, centered on a figure in red raising a sword amid combat.

Battaglia di Grunwald

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A solitary jester in a red costume sits slumped in a high-backed chair, gazing downward, with a lively group dancing behind a parted curtain.

Stańczyk

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A crowded scene of soldiers and peasants in a wooded clearing with a central mounted commander holding his hat aloft, surrounded by banners and wounded figures.

Battaglia di Racławice

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Jan Matejko's painting depicting the coronation of Bolesław I Chrobry as the first King of Poland.

Coronazione del Primo Re, 1001 d.C., dalla serie “Storia della Civiltà in Polonia”

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A portrait of Henryk Krajewski by Jan Matejko, showcasing a thoughtful expression.

Ritratto di Henryk Krajewski

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Portrait of Karol Podlewski by Jan Matejko, depicting a man with a steady gaze and furrowed brow.

Ritratto di Karol Podlewski

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A double portrait of two young Polish nobles, Potocki and Poninski, painted by Jan Matejko.

Ritratto di Potocki e Poninski

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Portrait of the artist's four children by Jan Matejko, depicting a tender family scene.

Ritratto dei quattro figli dell'artista

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A dramatic depiction of the baptism of Duke Mieszko I, marking Poland's conversion to Christianity.

Introduzione del cristianesimo in Polonia

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Jan Matejko's 'Prussian Homage' depicts the moment Albrecht Hohenzollern kneels before King Sigismund I in Kraków.

Omaggi prussiano

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Portrait of Janusz III Mazowiecki by Jan Matejko, depicting the last independent Duke of Masovia.

Janusz III di Masovia

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Queen Jadwiga is depicted at the threshold of Wawel Cathedral, restrained by her advisor Dymitr of Goraj.

Regina Jadwiga e Dymitr di Goraj

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Boleslaw the Brave stands at the Golden Gate in Kiev, sword raised, with Svyatopolk nearby, capturing a dramatic historical moment.

Boleslaw il Coraggioso con Svyatopolk alla Porta Dorata di Kiev

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Jan Matejko's painting commemorates the founding of the Lubrański Academy in Poznań.

Fondazione dell'Accademia Lubrański a Poznań.

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Jan Matejko's painting depicting the founding of the Kraków Academy by King Casimir III.

Fondazione dell'Accademia, 1361–1399–1400 d.C., dalla serie “Storia della Civiltà in Polonia”

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Jan Matejko's painting depicting Bohdan Khmelnytskyi kneeling before Polish envoys.

Omaggi a Bohdan Khmelnytskyi a Zborow.

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Portrait of Teodora Matejko in a wedding dress, painted by Jan Matejko in 1879.

Ritratto di Teodora Matejko nata Giebułtowska in abito da sposa.

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Jan Matejko's painting depicts Seweryn Bethman and Andrzej Kościelecki descending into the Wieliczka salt mines in 1510.

Seweryn Bethman e il direttore delle saline Andrzej Kościelecki scendono nelle miniere di sale di Wieliczka per spegnere il fuoco nel 1510

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A painting depicting the adoption of Poland's first constitution in 1791, showcasing reformers in a somber atmosphere.

Costituzione del 3 maggio. Quattro anni di Seym. Commissione dell'Istruzione. Partizione 1795 d.C., dalla serie “Storia della Civiltà in Polonia”

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King Władysław Łokietek rises from the negotiation table, defying the Teutonic Knights.

Il re Władysław Łokietek interrompe i negoziati con i cavalieri teutonici

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Władysław Jagiełło and Vytautas kneel in prayer before the Battle of Grunwald.

Władysław Jagiełło e Vytautas pregando prima della battaglia di Grunwald

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Jan Matejko's painting depicts King John II Casimir Vasa swearing the Lwów Oath in 1656.

1 aprile 1656 Giuramento di Giovanni II Casimiro Vasa (soggetto storico)

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A painting depicting the baptism of young Wladislaus III of Poland, showcasing a solemn moment of faith and royal destiny.

Battesimo di Vladislao III di Polonia 18 02

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A portrait of an old man with a grey beard, gazing directly at the viewer.

Testa di un vecchio con barba grigia

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Self-portrait by Jan Matejko, showcasing the artist's introspective gaze.

Autoritratto

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Jan Matejko's 'The Battle of Varna' depicts the tragic moment of King Władysław III's last charge against Ottoman forces.

La Battaglia di Varna

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The Ascension of Christ by Jan Matejko depicts Christ rising above the Apostles against a luminous sky.

L'Ascensione di Cristo

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Jan Matejko's painting depicts the assassination of Duke Leszek the White in a dramatic historical scene.

La morte di Leszek il Bianco.

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A historical painting depicting the first sejm in Łęczyca, featuring Prince Casimir II and nobles recording laws.

Il Primo Sejm a Łęczyca. Registrazione delle leggi. A.D. 1182

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Wniebowzięcie Najświętszej Marii Panny by Jan Matejko depicts the Assumption of the Virgin Mary surrounded by angels.

Assunzione della Vergine Maria

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Jan Matejko's painting 'Wpływ uniwersytetu na kraj' depicts a grand procession of scholars and students at the Jagiellonian University.

Influenza dell'università sul paese

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A depiction of the jubilant procession celebrating the adoption of Poland's first constitution.

La Costituzione del 3 maggio. Sejm quadriennale. Commissione educativa. Partizione. A.D.

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Saint Casimir, Polish Crown Prince, depicted in regal attire with a lily and the Polish crown.

San Casimiro - Principe della Corona Polacca

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A dramatic scene depicting the Shuyski brothers presented to King Zygmunt III during the Warsaw Sejm.

Gli zar Shuyski portati da Żółkiewski al Sejm di Varsavia di fronte a Zygmunt III

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Jan Matejko's 'The Golden Age in Literature in the 16th c.' depicts Polish literary figures in a candlelit interior.

L'Era dell'Oro nella Letteratura del XVI secolo, dalla serie “Storia della Civiltà in Polonia”

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A portrait of Ivan the Terrible by Jan Matejko, depicting the tsar in a moment of solitude and reflection.

Ivan il Terribile

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Portret córki Heleny z krogulcem, przedstawiający córkę artysty z sokołem.

Ritratto della figlia di Elena con un falco

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A historical painting depicting the reception of Jewish settlers by Polish ruler Bolesław the Pious.

Ricevimento degli ebrei d.C.

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A self-portrait of Jan Matejko, depicting the artist in introspection with intense eyes and unruly hair.

Autoritratto

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Jan Matejko's painting captures the dramatic moment of King Przemysł II's assassination.

La morte del re Przemysł II.

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A dramatic scene depicting King Jan Olbracht and Callimachus in a shadowed alley during a secret night adventure.

Le avventure notturne del re Jan Olbracht e Calímaco

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A depiction of King Stephen Báthory entering Pskov during a historical peace negotiation.

Stefano Báthory a Pskov

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A dramatic depiction of the Union of Lublin, showcasing Polish King Sigismund II Augustus and Lithuanian nobles.

Unione di Lublino

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A dramatic depiction of the Battle of Legnica, showcasing fallen knights and Mongol horsemen.

Sconfitta a Legnica, dalla serie “Storia della Civiltà in Polonia”

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A depiction of the first Polish parliament in a medieval hall, highlighting Duke Casimir II's gesture of concession.

Il Primo Parlamento a Łęczyca, dalla serie “Storia della Civiltà in Polonia”

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Stańczyk, the Polish jester, feigns a toothache while court life continues around him.

Stańczyk che finge un mal di denti

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Jan Matejko's painting depicting the death of King Sigismund II Augustus in a dimly lit chamber.

Morte di Sigismondo Augusto a Knyszyn

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The painting depicts Queen Bona Sforza realizing her betrayal by her secretary.

L'avvelenamento della regina Bona

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Jan Matejko's painting depicts the historic moment of the Sigismund Bell being hoisted at Wawel Cathedral in Kraków.

L'Apposizione della Campana di Sigismondo alla Torre della Cattedrale nel 1521 a Cracovia

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Jan Matejko's painting depicting the baptism of Lithuania in 1387.

Battesimo della Lituania, dalla serie 'Storia della civiltà in Polonia'

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A dramatic depiction of Bohdan Khmelnytsky and Tugay Bey negotiating near Lviv during the 1648 siege.

Bohdan Chmelnytsky con Tugay Bey vicino a Leopoli

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Jan Matejko's painting depicts the tragic murder of Andrzej Tęczyński in a Franciscan church.

Morte di Tęczyński nella chiesa francescana

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Jan Matejko's 'Skarga's Sermon' depicts a powerful moment of political warning in Polish history.

Il Sermone di Skarga

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Jan Matejko's painting depicts Grzymisława and her son Bolesław in a prison cell, highlighting themes of hope and royal lineage.

Grzymisława con suo figlio Bolesław il Vergognoso in prigione con Konrad Mazowiecki

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Portrait of Katarzyna Potocka, capturing her composed dignity and noble lineage.

Ritratto di Katarzyna Potocka, nata Branicka (1825–1907), moglie di Adam

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A depiction of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at its peak, featuring nobles in ornate robes debating in a grand assembly.

Potere del Commonwealth al suo apice, dalla serie “Storia della civiltà in Polonia”

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A dramatic portrayal of Tadeusz Rejtan's protest against the First Partition of Poland.

Rejtan

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Jan Matejko's painting depicts Copernicus gazing at the heavens, symbolizing the dawn of a new scientific era.

Astronomo Copernico, o Conversazioni con Dio

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A poignant depiction of King Sigismund Augustus and Barbara Radziwiłł in a moment of private anguish.

Sigismondo Augusto e Barbara Radziwiłł

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Portrait of Alfred Potocki by Jan Matejko, showcasing a dignified statesman.

Ritratto di Alfred Potocki

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A depiction of the moment King Casimir the Great's tomb is opened, revealing his skeleton adorned with royal regalia.

L'interno della tomba del re Casimiro il Grande

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A depiction of Duke Henry II the Pious preparing to confront Mongol invaders.

Partenza di Enrico il Pio da Legnica

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Jan Matejko's painting depicts the assassination of Duke Leszek the White during the Sejm in Gąsawa.

Sejm a Gasawa

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A painting depicting Wernyhora, a legendary Ukrainian bard, surrounded by Cossacks and peasants.

Wernyhora

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Jan Matejko's painting depicts the influence of the University of Kraków on Polish society.

Influenza dell'università sul paese, dalla serie “Storia della civiltà in Polonia”

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Jan Matejko's 'The Baptism of Lithuania' depicts the moment of Lithuania's conversion to Christianity in 1387.

Il battesimo della Lituania

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Jan Matejko's 'The Maid of Orléans' depicts Joan of Arc raising her banner before the siege of Orléans.

La Pulzella d'Orléans

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A depiction of Saint Kinga praying amidst the Sącz mountains.

Santa Kinga che prega tra le montagne di Sądecki.

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A poignant scene of students leaving Krakow, capturing their mixed emotions of hope and anxiety.

Studenti in partenza da Cracovia

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A historical painting depicting Szymon Starowolski and Charles Gustav at Władysław Łokietek's grave.

Szymon Starowolski e Charles Gustav davanti alla tomba di Władysław Łokietek.

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Jan Matejko's painting commemorating the adoption of the May 3 Constitution in Poland.

Costituzione del 3 maggio

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View from the town hall tower, oil painting by Jan Matejko, featuring intricate architecture and clouds.

Vista dalla torre del municipio

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Jan Matejko's painting depicts the violent moment of Marcin Wapowski's assassination during the coronation of Henryk Walezy.

Assassinio di Wapowski durante la coronazione di Henryk Walezy da Jan Matejko

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Jan Matejko's painting depicting Duke Bolesław welcoming Jewish leaders in medieval Poland.

Ricezione degli ebrei, dalla serie 'Storia della civiltà in Polonia'

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A dynamic sketch depicting the jubilant procession following the adoption of the Constitution of 3 May in Warsaw.

Schizzo per il dipinto “Costituzione del 3 maggio”

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A sketch depicting Twardowski conjuring Barbara's spirit for King Sigismund Augustus.

Twardowski che evoca lo spirito di Barbara per Sigismondo Augusto, schizzo

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A painting depicting Jan Matejko facing judgment from his academic peers.

Verdetto su Matejko

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A portrait of a young Jewish woman with a sorrowful expression, sitting in three-quarter profile.

Giudea

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A cherubic face of a young girl gazing upward, framed by softly curling hair.

Cartone per policromia della Chiesa di Santa Maria - Testa di angelo (ritratto della figlia di Elena)

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A sketch of King Sigismund II Augustus mourning his late wife in a garden.

Sigismondo Augusto nel giardino di Vilnius, schizzo

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Sketch for Skarga's Sermon by Jan Matejko, depicting a powerful sermon by Jesuit priest Piotr Skarga.

Schizzo per il pannello “Il sermone di Skarga”

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Queen Jadwiga kneels among the poor, offering her golden slippers to a child.

Santa Jadwiga tra i poveri

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A depiction of Peter the Hermit rallying a crowd during the First Crusade.

Pietro di Amiens – Crociato

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A portrait of Artur Potocki by Jan Matejko, showcasing his dignified presence and aristocratic attire.

Ritratto di Artur Potocki

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A serene landscape painting depicting Bebek near Constantinople with Ottoman villas and boats on the Bosphorus.

Vista di Bebek vicino a Costantinopoli

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Portrait of Józef Ciechoński by Jan Matejko, showcasing a contemplative expression.

Ritratto di Józef Ciechoński

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Portrait of Józef Szujski by Jan Matejko, depicting the Polish historian with a thoughtful expression.

Ritratto di Józef Szujski

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An allegorical painting depicting a mourning female figure representing Poland amidst ruins.

Polonia – L'anno

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A portrait of a young woman, believed to be Queen Bona, showcasing Renaissance attire and jewelry.

Ritratto di una giovane donna – Studio di ritratto della regina Bona (secondo un'incisione contemporanea)

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A satirical sketch depicting the absurdity of the Babin Republic in 16th century Poland.

La Repubblica Babin, schizzo

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