The Emperor in Front of the Sarcophagus of John III Sobieski in Saint Leonard’s Crypt under the Wawel Cathedral (1881) - Jan Matejko - Canvas Print

The Emperor in Front of the Sarcophagus of John III Sobieski in Saint Leonard’s Crypt under the Wawel Cathedral is a historical painting created by Jan Matejko in 1881. The artwork depicts a meeting between Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II and King Stanislaw August Poniatowski, with John III Sobieski's sarcophagus serving as a backdrop. The painting commemorates the victory of John III Sobieski over the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. Matejko aimed to capture the significance of this event in Polish history and to honor the memory of Sobieski, who is regarded as a national hero. The work also highlights the power dynamics between Emperor Joseph II and King Stanislaw August Poniatowski, with the Emperor attempting to assert his authority over Poland's internal affairs. Overall, Matejko's painting serves as both a tribute to Sobieski and a commentary on the relationship between Poland and the Holy Roman Empire during this period.

The Emperor in Front of the Sarcophagus of John III Sobieski in Saint Leonard’s Crypt under the Wawel Cathedral (1881) - Jan Matejko - Canvas Print

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