Devil
- Artist
- Jan Matejko
- Style
- Romanticism
- Genre
- Religious painting
The painting titled 'Devil' by Jan Matejko is a compelling religious painting that captures a dramatic moment from Polish history and legend. This sketch depicts Twardowski conjuring the spirit of Barbara before Sigismund August, illustrating themes of mysticism and the supernatural rooted in Romanticism. Executed on a 26 × 40 cm board, it is part of a series of historical sketches that include scenes like Bolesław Chrobry at Kiev. Created in 1884, the work remains in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw, showcasing Matejko's masterful storytelling through historical and mythological imagery.
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