Święty Kazimierz królewicz – rysunek według ryciny Franciszka Wacława Balcewicza z 1749 roku 1860 - 1867

Józef Simmler made this drawing of Saint Casimir, after a 1749 engraving, sometime in the 19th century. Rendered in delicate pencil lines, the composition shows Saint Casimir standing centrally, framed by symbolic elements. The sketch has a somewhat ethereal quality, reinforced by the light touch of the pencil. Simmler reproduces Saint Casimir in accordance with a specific visual language of sanctity and Polish identity. Note the semiotic relationship between the symbols, such as angels and crowns, and their representation of celestial authority. The formal qualities of the drawing—its lines and carefully arranged forms—serve to underscore the cultural and historical meanings. Each element invites us to consider the dialogue between aesthetic form, religious symbolism, and historical context, recognizing that art embodies a continuous process of cultural interpretation.