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Hosius, bishop of Vilnius, and Sigismund Augustus, by January Suchodolski, oil, 1848

Hosius, bishop of Vilnius, and Sigismund Augustus

January Suchodolski

1848

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Hosius, bishop of Vilnius, and Sigismund Augustus is a 1848 oil by January Suchodolski, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
January Suchodolski
When & what style?
1848
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with a group of people, including a bishop and a king, in the foreground. The bishop is dressed in white robes, while the king wears blue attire. They are surrounded by other figures, some on horseback, in front of a large building with a mountain in the background. The painting features a mix of colors, with the bishop's white robes standing out against the more muted tones of the surrounding figures and buildings. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up January Suchodolski.

About the artist

Portrait of January Suchodolski
Artist

January Suchodolski

January Suchodolski (Polish: ; 19 September 1797 – 20 March 1875) was a Polish painter and Army officer, and a member of the Imperial Academy of Arts.

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