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Andrzej Radwański (1711-1762). The analysis of ideological content in the wall painting of the Cistercian church in Jędrzejów and the Benedictine nuns in Staniątki

  • Tomasz Zmarzły
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52204/np.2010.113.307-318  [Google Scholar]
Published: 2010-06-30

Abstract

Despite his dependence on foreign art, Andrzej Radwański represents a native trend in the history of Polish painting in the mid-16th century, and his work is local in nature. This is undoubtedly due to the fact that he treated his works as an extensive production intended for a wide audience. This situation did not allow him to fully develop his artistic abilities, even though he also had strong scientific inclinations. Radwański demonstrated an original local approach to perceiving and presenting people, which was expressed in various ethnic depictions of Polish nobility, ordinary people, and characteristic costumes and landscapes. This approach to art is consistent with the tradition and culture in which he lived and created. It was the cult of "homeliness" that dictated certain solutions and inspired him to bring out his own, original features. The traditionalism of Radwański's works can certainly be seen as an extension of family painting traditions. The evolution that took place in his work is a manner developed by the artist, having a distant origin in the "narrative-continuation" style, but also a submission to the requirements of iconographic programs of Polish Baroque culture, expressed in frequent symbolism. Radwański occupies a modest position in the history of Polish painting. However, it must be admitted that his diligence and intelligence put him very high among other artists of that time. On the other hand, compared to Szymon Czechowicz, Tadeusz Kunce-Konicz, Franciszek Eckstein, Palloni or Molitor, he seems to be a secondary artist. However, if we focus on the field of wall painting, in terms of the number of works he is equal to the Lviv painter Stanisław Stroiński, surpassing him in the originality of ideas. Andrzej Radwański was an outstanding artist for his time. His interests and views on art, as well as his artistic work. Today, underestimated and somewhat forgotten, he is a perfect example of a man who was able to appreciate art, arouse admiration and recognition.

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