Preparatory design (cartoon) for the polychrome decoration of St Mary’s Church – Bust of a Devil with an Open Mouth

Description

The polychromes in the interior of St Mary’s Basilica in Kraków were created during the renovation of the church’s interior, which took place between 1887 and 1891 under the supervision of Tadeusz Stryjeński and Jan Matejko. The designs for the polychromes were produced between 1889 and 1890, using watercolour on paper.

We invite you to explore this object in the digital catalogue of the National Museum in Kraków. Data compiled by: Barbara Ostafin