Portrait of Jan Stefan Giedroyc (d. 1803), bishop of Vilnius
1786
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1786
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This portrait depicts a man seated in a chair, dressed in a long, flowing robe with intricate lace details. He wears a purple cap and holds a book in his left hand, while his right hand rests on a table beside him. The background features a dark curtain on the left and a statue of a woman holding a cross on the right. The man's attire suggests he holds a position of authority, possibly within the church. The book he holds may symbolize his role as a scholar or religious leader. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Franciszek Smuglewicz.
