Power of Commonwealth at its Zenith, from the series “History of Civilization in Poland”

Power of Commonwealth at its Zenith, from the series “History of Civilization in Poland”

Jan Matejko

1895

oil

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a large, crowded scene. In the center is a tent with a red and white striped roof and a golden crest on the front. Many people are gathered around the tent, some sitting, others standing. They are all dressed in old-fashioned clothing, with men wearing hats and women wearing long dresses. The background of the painting shows a blue sky with white clouds. The people in the painting seem to be celebrating or attending some kind of event. Some of them are holding flags or banners, and others are cheering or clapping. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of excitement and joy. The artist who painted this scene is Jan Matejko.

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