{"product_id":"wernyhora-jan-matejko","title":"Wernyhora - Jan Matejko","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic historical composition by Jan Matejko depicting the legendary seer Wernyhora in a moment of visionary prophecy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Matejko, a central figure in nineteenth-century Polish art, produced this work depicting the legendary Ukrainian seer Wernyhora. The composition captures the prophet in a moment of intense visionary experience, surrounded by figures who record his utterances. Matejko employs a dramatic, theatrical arrangement of characters, typical of his large-scale historical canvases. The central figure of Wernyhora is rendered with a sense of urgency, his hand raised as if to ward off or beckon a spectral presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding the prophet are various individuals, including a scribe documenting the prophecy and a young child in the foreground, providing a contrast between the weight of history and the innocence of youth. The lighting is focused, creating deep shadows that heighten the emotional tension of the scene. Matejko was known for his meticulous attention to costume and period detail, which is evident in the varied attire of the figures present. The work reflects the artist's preoccupation with Polish history and the national identity of the region during a period of political fragmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print captures the monochromatic quality of the original study or reproduction, allowing the viewer to focus on the composition and the expressive gestures of the subjects. The inclusion of bats in the upper left corner adds an atmospheric, almost gothic quality to the scene, reinforcing the supernatural nature of the prophecy. Matejko's ability to organise complex groups of figures into a coherent narrative is evident here, as each character occupies a specific role within the unfolding drama. The work remains a significant example of the artist's ability to translate folklore and historical myth into visual form, maintaining a balance between realism and the symbolic nature of the subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-gypsy-henryk-siemiradzki\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Gypsy - Henryk Siemiradzki — Henryk Siemiradzki\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bonaparte-crossing-the-alps-paul-delaroche\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBonaparte Crossing the Alps - Paul Delaroche — Paul Delaroche\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Matejko","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345116598607,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345119678799,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345119711567,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345119744335,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345119777103,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345119809871,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345119842639,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345119875407,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345119908175,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345119940943,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345119973711,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345120006479,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wernyhora_Poster_CompositorV1_1785389476160.jpg?v=1785391995","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/wernyhora-jan-matejko","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}