The artwork, titled “Jan Suchorzewski,” is a creation by the artist Jan Matejko, associated with the Romanticism art movement and categorized under genre painting.
The artwork captures a dramatic and emotionally charged moment. At the center, a man, presumably Jan Suchorzewski, is depicted in a tense scuffle, lying on the ground amidst a chaotic scene. He is clad in traditional attire, and his posture suggests a struggle, possibly in an attempt to protect or reach out to a young child, also dressed in a vivid red garment. The details in the painting are highly expressive, reflecting the artist’s Romanticism style, which often emphasizes emotional depth and complex human experiences. Scattered playing cards and objects on the cobbled floor further add to the tumultuous ambiance of the scene. The composition and detailing in the artwork invoke a sense of historical narrative, typical of Jan Matejko’s genre paintings.
