Devil

Jan Matejko's artwork 'Devil' is a remarkable sketch reflecting his mastery in religious painting with elements of Romanticism. Created on a 26 × 40 cm board, it depicts Twardowski conjuring the spirit of Barbara before Sigismund August, capturing intense symbolic and mystical themes characteristic of Matejko's historical style. As one of four detailed historical sketches, this work showcases his ability to blend historical imagination with dramatic imagery. Housed in the National Museum in Warsaw, it remains an evocative example of his exploration of supernatural and religious motifs within a romanticized historical context.