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Sigismund Augustus and Barbara Radziwiłł, by Jan Matejko, unspecified, 1864

Sigismund Augustus and Barbara Radziwiłł

Jan Matejko

1864

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Sigismund Augustus and Barbara Radziwiłł is a 1864 unspecified by Jan Matejko, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Jan Matejko
When & what style?
1864
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a couple in a romantic embrace. The man, dressed in dark attire, has his arm wrapped around the woman's waist. She wears a long, flowing dress and has her hand on the man's chest. The background is a blurred room with a large window and a red curtain. The couple's facial expressions convey a sense of intimacy and affection. The woman's hand on the man's chest suggests a deep emotional connection between them. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Jan Matejko, a Polish artist known for his historical and romantic paintings.

About the artist

Portrait of Jan Matejko
Artist

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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