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output scholars

Jan Matejko

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Jan Matejko, output scholars. Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Jan Matejko originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/jan-matejko/
Artist’s dates
1838 – 1893
Movement
Baroque Dramatic, theatrical pictures using deep shadow and strong diagonals to pull you into the action.

Copyright This work is in the public domain. Jan Matejko died in 1893; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1963.

Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Sept. 14, 2026

output scholars — Jan Matejko Part 1 · The artwork

In context

output scholars — Jan Matejko

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1830
  2. 1840
  3. 1850
  4. 1860
  5. 1870
  6. 1880
  7. 1890

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 55 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Jan Matejko (1838–1893) every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1867 Main working years: 1867–1888 Late works: from 1888

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

More works to set beside this one: originaluniqueart.com/en/art/similar/jan-matejko-output-scholars-8XYB7X-en/

Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Rosy Brown #dfaa6d

    Catalogued palette

    • #DFAA6D
    • #32241F
    • #8D5D3C
    • #583F2E

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Rosy Brown
    Intensity
    Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Gentle How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Unified Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Deep_shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Subtle Color How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Jan Matejko over the last twelve months — 24 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 43.5%
    2. 2 Czechia 23.4%
    3. 3 France 3.2%
    4. 4 Slovakia 3.2%
    5. 5 United States of America 3.2%
    6. 6 Hong Kong 2.4%
    7. 7 Singapore 2.4%
    8. 8 Belarus 1.6%
    9. 9 Germany 1.6%
    10. 10 Luxembourg 1.6%
    11. · 14 other countries 13.9%

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 20 most looked-at works by Jan Matejko

    1. 1 Stańczyk, 1862 34.5%
    2. 2 Battle of Grunwald (detail) (10), 1878 10.8%
    3. 3 Bathory at Pskov, 1872 2.9%
    4. 4 Self-portrait, 1892 2.9%
    5. 5 Empress Rejtan 2.9%
    6. 6 output scholars this painting 2.9%
    7. 7 Copernicus in the tower at Frombork, or Conversations with God, 1872 1.4%
    8. 8 Sobieski sending Message of Victory to the Pope, after the Battle of Vienna 1.4%
    9. 9 The Fall of Poland, 1866 1.4%
    10. 10 The Prussian Homage, 1882 1.4%
    11. 11 Battle of Grunwald, Jan Zizka(detail) 1.4%
    12. 12 Battle of Grunwald, 1878 1.4%
    13. 13 To Stanczyk 1.4%
    14. 14 Julian Bukowski 1.4%
    15. 15 Battle of Grunwald (detail) 1.4%
    16. 16 Entry Valois 1.4%
    17. 17 Jan Zamoyski 1.4%
    18. 18 Mieszko I of Poland 1.4%
    19. 19 Brave in Kiev 1.4%
    20. 20 Christianization of Lithuania A D 1387, 1889 0.7%

    Together these works take 75.8% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 202 works by this artist, of which 53 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 6 of them, with 2.9% of that attention. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Sept. 14, 2026

    output scholars — Jan Matejko Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Jan Matejko

    Born in Krakow, Poland

    early life and education

    jan alojzy matejko, a renowned polish painter, was born on june 24, 1838, in kraków, poland. his father, franciszek ksawery matejko, was a czech-born tutor and music teacher. jan's early life was marked by the kraków revolution of 1846 and the 1848 siege of kraków by the austrians, events that would later influence his artistic themes. matejko attended st. ann's high school but dropped out in 1851 due to poor grades. however, he showed exceptional talent for art from an early age. he studied at the school of fine arts in kraków from 1852 to 1858, specializing in historical painting under the tutelage of wojciech korneli stattler and władysław łuszczkiewicz.

    artistic career

    matejko's first major work, tsars shuyski before zygmunt iii, was completed in 1853. he began exhibiting his historical paintings at the kraków society of friends of fine arts in 1855. notable works include:

    rejtan (1866): a large oil on canvas painting depicting a pivotal moment in polish history.

    union of lublin (1869): a significant piece showcasing matejko's skill in capturing historical events.

    battle of grunwald (1878): a masterpiece that highlights his ability to convey the intensity of battle scenes.

    museological contributions and legacy

    matejko spent most of his life in kraków, eventually becoming a director at the jan matejko academy of fine arts, formerly known as the kraków academy of fine arts. his students included prominent painters such as maurycy gottlieb, jacek malczewski, józef mehoffer, and stanisław wyspiański. notable works available on AllPaintingsStore:

    jan matejko: varna (romanticism)

    jan matejko: still life (romanticism)

    jan matejko: the union of lublin (298 x 512 cm, romanticism, oil on canvas)

    view more works by jan matejko on AllPaintingsStore: jan matejko | 203 artworks matejko passed away on november 1, 1893, leaving behind a legacy as poland's most famous painter and the "national painter" of poland. his contributions to historical painting continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.

    references:

    discovering the masterpieces of muzeum narodowe krakow, poland (wikipedia.org)

    Where to read more

    Find this online

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    originaluniqueart.com/en/art/download/jan-matejko-output-scholars-8XYB7X-en/

    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Matejko, Jan. output scholars. n.d., https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/jan-matejko-output-scholars-8XYB7X-en/
    APA
    Matejko, Jan (n.d.). output scholars [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/jan-matejko-output-scholars-8XYB7X-en/
    Chicago
    Jan Matejko. output scholars. n.d. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/jan-matejko-output-scholars-8XYB7X-en/
    Harvard
    Matejko, Jan (n.d.) output scholars. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/jan-matejko-output-scholars-8XYB7X-en/

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Sept. 14, 2026

    output scholars — Jan Matejko Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    output scholars — Jan Matejko

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. How many faces can you find? ____ (our catalogue counts 5 — do you agree?)
    4. Our catalogue files this work under: historical procession, polish nobility, military event. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    5. Look back at Bathory at Pskov (1872), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Sept. 14, 2026

    output scholars — Jan Matejko Part 4 · Look closely

    Questions & Answers

    Where does "output scholars" stand among Jan Matejko's recurring subjects?

    Among Jan Matejko's recorded themes - baroque drama & grandeur, polish national identity, historical narrative art, royal authority & power, romantic historical scenes, matejko's epic scope", central to his legacy - "output scholars" brings its own focus on historical procession, polish nobility, military event, urban crowd scene, castle architecture, dramatic lighting, 19th century europe.

    How does "output scholars" fit into Jan Matejko's themes and style?

    Within Jan Matejko's output, "output scholars" sits in the Baroque style, alongside the themes of baroque drama & grandeur, polish national identity, historical narrative art, royal authority & power, romantic historical scenes, matejko's epic scope", central to his legacy.

    Is Jan Matejko, creator of "output scholars", known under other names?

    Jan Matejko is also known as Jan Alojzy Matejko, Jan Mateyko.

    How many people view "output scholars"?

    The Stats page of "output scholars" by Jan Matejko presents public visit statistics: monthly visits of this artwork, a comparison with the artist's most viewed works, and where its visitors come from.

    How do I download the image of "output scholars" by Jan Matejko?

    A download is available for "output scholars": the artwork's Download page offers a high-resolution digital image download.

    Who sells hand-painted copies of "output scholars" by Jan Matejko?

    "output scholars" is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction on linen canvas. The order can be placed on this page, with a choice of sizes.

    Is "output scholars" by Jan Matejko in the public domain, and why?

    The copyright status of "output scholars" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1893.

    Is a high-resolution download of "output scholars" available?

    "output scholars" is available as a high-resolution digital image download, purchased directly on this page.