1809
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Death of Bishop Stanisław Szczepanowski is a 1809 oil by Józef Peszka, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a bishop's death. The bishop, dressed in white robes with a blue and gold sash, stands at an altar with his hands raised in prayer. A man in a red and gold robe, holding a sword, appears to be attacking him. The atmosphere is tense, with other figures in the background reacting to the scene. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The artist's use of color and composition draws the viewer's attention to the central figure of the bishop. To learn more about the artist behind this powerful work, explore the art of Józef Peszka.
Józef Peszka (19 February 1767 – 14 September 1831) was a Polish painter and art professor; known mostly for his portraits and watercolor landscapes.
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