St. Jacek Odrowąż patron saint of Poland, 17th century, oil, copper plate.
17th century oil painting on copper plate.
Virgin appearing to Saint Jacek (Saint Jacek Odrowąż, 1185-1257, - Polish Catholic clergyman, Dominican, missionary, preacher, saint of the Catholic Church and historical patron saint of Poland. He was the first Pole to join the newly established Order of Preachers. Saint Jacek Odrowąż and his companions were the first Dominicans in Poland. He saved the ciborium and the statue of the Virgin Mary in Kiev during the Mongol attack). Above the head of the kneeling saint is prominently displayed the Latin phrase: "Rejoice Hyacinth my son, for my son will hear your prayers, and you will receive from me whatever you ask of him. "
The painting measures 11.5 x 9 cm. It has slight losses of paintings. Overall good condition. The frame is later, measuring 15.5 x 12.5 cm.
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