Szymon Czechowicz | |
|---|---|
 Self portrait, 1775. | |
| Born | before 22 July 1689 |
| Died | 21 July 1775 |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Baroque |
| Patron(s) | Franciszek Maksymilian Ossoliński |
Szymon Czechowicz (July 1689 – 21 July 1775) was a prominent Polish painter of the Baroque, considered one of the most accomplished painters of 18th century sacral painting in Poland. He specialized in sublime effigies of painted figures.[1] His establishment of a school of painting gives him a great influence on Polish art.[2]
- ^ Lucyna Sławińska – Targosz (2002). "Szymon Czechowicz. Między Wilnem a Krakowem". archiwum2000.tripod.com. Retrieved 2010-01-19.
- ^ Wojciech Adamski (2001). Anna Jamróz; Magdalena Olkuśnik; Elżbieta Wójcik (eds.). Popularna encyklopedia powszechna (in Polish). Oficyna Wydawnicza Fogra. ISBN 83-85719-54-7.