Celebrate one of the defining moments in Polish history with this magnificent Constitution of May 3, 1791 Poster, featuring the celebrated masterpiece painted by Jan Matejko in 1891. Created to commemorate the centenary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791-the first modern constitution in Europe and the second oldest written national constitution in the world-this monumental painting is regarded as one of Matejko's greatest achievements.
The artwork depicts the triumphant procession of deputies from the Royal Castle in Warsaw to St. John's Collegiate Church immediately after the Constitution's adoption. At the center stands Marshal of the Great Sejm Stanisław Małachowski, proudly raising the newly adopted Constitution while surrounded by key figures of the Polish Enlightenment, including King Stanisław August Poniatowski, Tadeusz Kościuszko, Hugo Kołłątaj, and many other historical personalities. Rather than recreating a single historical moment exactly, Matejko created a symbolic vision celebrating the ideals of liberty, reform, and national unity.
Painted in Matejko's distinctive Romantic historical style, the composition is filled with dramatic movement, rich color, and extraordinary attention to historical detail. Every figure, architectural element, and gesture contributes to a visual narrative commemorating one of the most important events in the history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Today, the original masterpiece is housed in the Royal Castle in Warsaw, where it remains one of Poland's most treasured national artworks. Rich in symbolism and historical significance, this reproduction is perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, collectors, and anyone proud of Poland's cultural heritage.
Ideal for offices, libraries, classrooms, studies, or traditional interiors, this timeless artwork brings one of Poland's greatest historical achievements into any space.
This is a reproduction print of a historical artwork.
