Sigismund Augustus in the Vilnius garden, sketch 1865

This sketch, "Sigismund Augustus in the Vilnius Garden," was created by Jan Matejko in 1865. Matejko, a prominent Polish painter known for his historical works, depicts Sigismund Augustus, the last king of the Jagiellonian dynasty, in a pensive pose within a garden setting. The loose brushstrokes and earthy tones give the sketch a raw, intimate feel, hinting at the historical figure's inner turmoil.