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Jan Matejko

Jan Matejko
Jan Matejko, Self-portrait, 1892
Personal information
NameJan Matejko
NationalityPolish
FieldPainting, drawing
TrainingSchool of Fine Arts, Kraków
MovementHistory painting
WorksBattle of Grunwald
Stańczyk
The Prussian Homage

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Jan Matejko ( ) (also known as Jan Mateyko; June 24, 1838 - November 1, 1893) was a Polish painter known for paintings of notable historical Polish political and military events. His most famous works include oil on canvas paintings like Battle of Grunwald, paintings of numerous other battles and court scenes, and a gallery of Polish kings. He is counted among the most famous Polish painters.


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