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Epitaph of Katarzyna Jurgiewic, from the St Mary's Church in Krakow

Unknown

1694

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Epitaph of Katarzyna Jurgiewic, from the St Mary's Church in Krakow is a 1694 unspecified by Unknown, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1694
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts a somber scene with a woman kneeling in prayer, her hands clasped together. She wears a dark dress and a red hat, with a rosary hanging from her hands. To her right, a woman sits with a child on her lap, both of them looking at the viewer. The background is dark, and the overall mood is one of reverence. The painting is framed by an ornate border, which adds to its sense of grandeur. The use of dark colors and the somber mood creates a sense of solemnity, fitting for a religious painting. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures.