Stańczyk by Jan Matejko: Great Art Explained

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Stańczyk remains an important symbol of Polish culture. Stańczyk embodied satire to criticize social problems while also offering wisdom to the common people. His character is remembered and is a proud part of Polish national character. The painting has created an image of Stańczyk that has become iconic and widely recognized in Poland.
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'Balefire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au