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Explore Poland's iconic painting

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Discover Copernicus

Learn about the impact and cultural legacy of one of Poland's most loved artworks, Jan Matejko's 'Astronomer Copernicus', with these free online events.

Our exhibition 'Conversations with God: Jan Matejko's Copernicus' opens today.

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Revival of a star

Hear a panel of speakers, including Waldemar Januszczak, discuss this iconic painting.

Thursday 3 June
6.30 pm
Free

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Father of Young Poland

Listen to art historian Julia Griffin explore Matejko's role in the Polish Arts and Crafts Movement.

Thursday 10 June
1 pm
Free

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Uncover an artist and astronomer

In the first English publication on the Polish artist Jan Matejko, explore his epic painting in detail.

Order the catalogue

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Image credits:
Jan Matejko, The Astronomer Copernicus. Conversations with God, 1873; Jagiellonian University, Kraków © Photo courtesy the owner
Waldemar Januszczak in The Sistine Chapel © Photo courtesy of Thea Osterholt
Jan Matejko, Birds and Acanthus, design for a St Mary's Basilica wall painting (1889). Watercolour, MNK IX-61, National Museum, Kraków