Jan Matejko – The Painter of Polish History
Jan Matejko (1838–1893) is one of the most famous Polish painters. When he was in his twenties, he was twice awarded the gold medal at the World...
Judyta Dąbrowska 21 January 2021
#history painting
Russian History through the Eyes of Vasily Surikov
In the 19th century Russia historical painting was freed from formality and canons. We find a good example of this in the work of Vasily Surikov...
Elizaveta Ermakova 18 January 2021
The Lost Portrait of Henry VIII: Art in Service of Power
Posing proudly in front of the fascinated spectator, a monarch fixes us with his majestic gaze. Perhaps you recognized the best known portrait of...
Montaine Dumont 16 October 2020
Masterpiece Story: The Obsequies of an Egyptian Cat by John Weguelin
Here is a Masterpiece Story to honor our beloved cats. The Obsequies of an Egyptian Cat presents an imaginative interpretation of an ancient Egyptian...
Alexandra Kiely 9 August 2020
Masterpiece Story: The Death of Barbara Radziwiłł by Józef Simmler
The National Museum in Warsaw is one of the largest museums in Poland and boasts an extensive art collection. Among its body of works is The Death of...
James W Singer 2 August 2020
Ivan VI of Russia: The Baby Emperor
Ivan VI of Russia (Ivan Antonovich) was the youngest Russian tsar in history. He was proclaimed emperor when only two months old, and his 22-year-old...
Kateryna Martynova 3 June 2020
