Coronation of the First King, 1001 AD, from the series “History of Civilization in Poland” 1889

“Coronation of the First King, 1001 AD, from the series “History of Civilization in Poland”” is a painting by Polish artist Jan Matejko, completed in 1889. The painting depicts a historical scene of the coronation of the first Polish king, Bolesław I the Brave, in a grand cathedral setting. The scene is full of symbolic detail, with figures representing the clergy, nobility, and military, emphasizing the importance of this event for the nation. Matejko’s use of dramatic lighting and a dynamic composition, typical of the Romantic style, contributes to a sense of grandeur and historical significance in the artwork.