Oil on canvas 120 cm × 88 cm (47 in × 35 in)
[br]Warsaw National Museum
Stańczyk (Polish: [i]Stańczyk w czasie balu na dworze królowej Bony wobec straconego Smoleńska[/i], English: [i]Stańczyk during a ball at the court of Queen Bona in the face of the loss of Smolensk[/i]) is a painting by Jan Matejko finished in 1862. This painting was acquired by the Warsaw Nationa...
This painting beautifully captures the melancholic mood of the court jester Stańczyk. His somber expression contrasts sharply with the lively scene in the background, offering a poignant commentary on the hidden Slope Game depths of those who entertain us.
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