Collection: Jacek Malczewski

Jacek Malczewski (15 July 1854 – 8 October 1929) was a Polish symbolist painter who was one of the central figures of the patriotic Young Poland movement. His works combined the predominant style of his time with historical motifs of Polish martyrdom, the romantic aspiration for national independence, Christian and Greek mythology, folk tales, and his love of the natural world. He was the father of painter Rafał Malczewski.

He trained under Feliks Szynalewski and Jan Matejko. He drew inspiration from Artur Grottger. Among his most cited paintings: Polish Hamlet. Portrait of Aleksander Wielopolski.

He is associated with the Symbolism current.