{"product_id":"kazimierz-iii-wielki-jan-matejko","title":"Kazimierz III Wielki - Jan Matejko","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait by Jan Matejko of Kazimierz III Wielki, King of Poland from 1333 to 1370. The monochromatic image captures the king in regal attire, holding a sceptre and resting his hand on a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Jan Matejko (1838-1893), a Polish painter known for his historical scenes and portraits, depicts Kazimierz III Wielki, also known as Casimir the Great, who reigned as the King of Poland from 1333 to 1370. Matejko's historical paintings often served to promote Polish national identity during a period when Poland was partitioned and lacked sovereignty. He aimed to educate and inspire through his art. \n\nThe portrait presents Casimir the Great in a regal pose, adorned with a crown and elaborate robes. He holds a sceptre, a symbol of royal authority, and rests his hand on a book. The details in the crown, robes, and sceptre are carefully rendered, reflecting Matejko's attention to historical accuracy and his skill as a draughtsman. The monochromatic palette adds a sense of gravity and historical distance to the image, emphasising the importance of the subject and the weight of his reign. The portrait is a study in contrasts, with the king's stern expression juxtaposed against the ornate details of his attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/reception-of-le-grand-conde-at-versailles-jean-leon-gerome\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eReception of Le Grand Condé at Versailles - Jean-Léon Gérôme — Jean-Léon Gérôme\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Matejko","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679047262543,"sku":null,"price":25.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679048606031,"sku":null,"price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679048638799,"sku":null,"price":40.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679048671567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679048704335,"sku":null,"price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kazimierz-III-Wielki_Poster_CompositorV1_1778633765431.jpg?v=1778634999","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/kazimierz-iii-wielki-jan-matejko","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}