Jan Matejko
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Jan Matejko (aka Jan Mateyko; Free City of Kraków, July 28, 1838 – November 1, 1893, Kraków) was a Polish artist famous for paintings of notable Polish political and military events. These include a Battle of Grunwald, numerous court scenes, and a gallery of Polish kings. He is also known for his portrayals of the famous Polish court jester Stańczyk.
See also
- Jan Matejko’s Gallery (famous paintings of his)
- List of Polish painters
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