Jan Matejko Monument in Kraków, Bronze memorial statue in Planty Park, Kraków, Poland.
Description
The Jan-Matejko Memorial is a bronze statue in Kraków showing the painter seated in an armchair, framed by a large empty picture frame. The sculpture sits in Planty Park near the medieval Barbican, surrounded by trees and walking paths.
History
The memorial was unveiled in 2013 and marks 175 years since Jan Matejko's birth and 120 years since his death in Kraków. The statue commemorates these significant anniversaries of the painter's life and work in the city.
Culture
The memorial honors Jan Matejko, a painter who created large oil paintings of Polish historical moments and taught many artists at the Academy of Fine Arts. The statue sits along a path this painter crossed daily, connecting his home to his workplace in a way visitors can still trace today.
Practical
The monument is easy to reach by walking north from Kraków Old Town through Planty Park, positioned between a pond and the medieval Barbican. The park is open and offers multiple paths to approach this statue and explore the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The statue was placed exactly where the painter walked daily between his residence and the Academy of Fine Arts, creating a personal connection to his everyday life. This daily route was significant throughout his productive years in the city.
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