Unia Lubelska (Union of Lublin) - (1869). This is the tercentennial anniversary painting of the Union of Lublin (1569), which united Poland and Lithuania. I cannot say this enough: Matejko is the master of historical painting. One has only to look at the range of emotions, costumes, ambiance, and light, which starts in the middle, … Continue reading Polish historical painters – the curious case of Jan Alojzy Matejko (1838-1893) – Part II →