1894
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Pieśń – Studium do obrazu „Joanna d’Arc” is a 1894 oil by Jan Matejko, a Realism work, depicting Angel, held at National Museum in Kraków.
The painting features an angel in the center, wearing a flowing white robe with a gold necklace adorned with red gemstones. The angel's wings are spread wide, with one arm outstretched and the other holding a green plant. The background is dark, with a hint of blue and clouds. The angel's facial expression is one of calmness, with a subtle smile. The overall mood of the painting is serene and peaceful, with the angel's gentle demeanor evoking a sense of tranquility. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Jan Matejko, who often depicted allegorical scenes with a focus on light and shadow. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Jan Matejko.
Jan Alojzy Matejko (Polish pronunciation: ; also known as Jan Mateyko; 24 June 1838 – 1 November 1893) was a Polish painter, a leading 19th-century exponent of history painting, known for depicting nodal events from Polish history.
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