Jan Styka | |
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![]() Jan Styka, 1905 | |
Born | 8 April 1858 |
Died | 11 April 1925 | (aged 67)
Nationality | Polish |
Known for | Painting |
Notable work | The Racławice Panorama, 1894 Transylvania Panorama,1897 |
Jan Styka (April 8, 1858 in Lemberg – April 11, 1925 in Rome) was a Polish painter noted for producing large historical, battle-piece, and Christian religious panoramas.[1] He was also illustrator and poet. Known also as a great patriotic speaker - his speeches were printed in 1915 under the French title L'ame de la Pologne (The Soul of Poland).