Jan Wielki
Jan Wielki (historically Johannes ; † 1497 in Kraków , Kingdom of Poland ) was one of the most important medieval painters in Kraków.
Life
Its origin is unknown. In 1466 he received the citizenship of the city of Krakow. His works have been known since the mid-1470s. Johannes had close contacts with other Krakow artists such as Marcin Czarny , Michael Haberschrack , and Veit Stoss . In 1495 he was referred to in a document as Magnus ( the Great , Wielki in Polish ).
His will has been preserved, and Marcin Czarny was appointed executor.
Works (selection)
John created altar paintings in churches in the vicinity of Kraków. His works showed influences from the Dutch painters Rogier van der Weyden and Dirk Bouts , but also from Veit Stoss. They are among the most important paintings in Krakow of his time.
- Krosno Church , after 1473, altar painting of the Coronation of Mary
- Więcławice Stare Church, 1477, altarpiece, triptych of St. Nikolai
- Church of St. Andreas Olkusz , until 1485, polyptych, with Stanisław Stary, his most important work
- St. Bernard Church in Warta , altar painting of the Assumption , today in the Assumption Cathedral in Włocławek
- Cięcina Church, altarpiece of the Annunciation , now in the National Museum of Cracow
- Kurozwęki Church, 1490/95, altar painting
literature
- Jerzy Gadomski: Jan Wielki. Krakowski malarz z drugiej połowy wieku XV . Kraków 2005.
Web links
- Jan Wielki culture.pl (Polish)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jan Wielki |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Johannes; Hannus; Johannes Magnus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Painter in Krakow |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1497 |
| Place of death | Krakow , Kingdom of Poland |