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1884\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtistic period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polish historical painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical figure depicted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wernyhora (Vernyhora), legendary Ukrainian bard and prophet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a reproduction print of the monumental historical painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wernyhora”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolish painter Jan Matejko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1884. The artwork depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWernyhora, a legendary Ukrainian bard and prophet, delivering a vision of the future to a gathering of listeners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Combining historical tradition, folklore and national symbolism, the painting explores \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe shared history of Poland and Ukraine, the fate of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the hope for national renewal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original artwork is housed at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Museum in Kraków, Poland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWernyhora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as Vernyhora, is a mysterious figure associated with Ukrainian folklore and Polish Romantic literature. Traditionally described as an elderly Cossack bard and seer living in the 18th century, he was believed to possess the ability to predict major historical events. His historical existence remains uncertain, and the prophecies attributed to him survive primarily through legends and later literary traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the most influential versions of the legend, Wernyhora foretold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe decline of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the suffering of its peoples and the eventual restoration of Polish independence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His predictions also became associated with the possibility of reconciliation between Poles and Ukrainians after centuries of shared history and periods of violent conflict. In Polish culture, Wernyhora gradually developed into a symbol of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprophecy, national destiny and the hope for cooperation between neighboring nations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatejko places \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe elderly prophet at the center of a dramatic gathering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, seated with his arms extended and his face illuminated as he delivers his vision. His white hair, long beard and traditional clothing give him the appearance of a biblical prophet. Around him, figures representing different social backgrounds listen with expressions of wonder, concentration and uncertainty. The contrast between the prophet's commanding presence and the reactions of his audience creates a scene filled with spiritual and emotional tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erichly detailed historical costumes, expressive gestures and carefully arranged figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, characteristic of Matejko's monumental historical compositions. Rather than reconstructing a precisely documented event, the artist presents a symbolic moment in which folklore becomes a vehicle for reflection on the historical destiny of nations. Wernyhora's prophetic message transcends the immediate gathering, suggesting a vision of the future shaped by political upheaval, suffering and eventual renewal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe historical background of the painting is closely connected with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and its Ukrainian territories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For centuries, much of present-day Ukraine formed part of the Commonwealth, where Polish, Ruthenian, Jewish and other communities lived within a complex political and cultural environment. Relations between the Commonwealth's authorities, nobility and Cossack populations were marked by cooperation as well as serious tensions, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Khmelnytsky Uprising of 1648\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These historical experiences became central themes in later Polish and Ukrainian interpretations of the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork was completed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1884\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when Poland remained partitioned between Russia, Prussia and Austria. In this context, Wernyhora's legendary prophecies carried particular significance for Polish audiences. Matejko's painting reflects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe 19th-century fascination with national identity, historical memory and the possibility of restoring political independence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It also reveals the importance of Ukrainian themes in Polish Romantic and historical imagination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein oil on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the original artwork measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e290 × 204 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJan Matejko (1838–1893)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of Poland's greatest historical painters, celebrated for monumental works exploring the political, military and cultural history of Poland and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wernyhora”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains one of Matejko's most evocative historical compositions, admired for its dramatic portrayal of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprophecy, Polish-Ukrainian historical connections, national identity and the enduring hope for freedom and reconciliation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Strategy Maps","offers":[{"title":"Unframed \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":56478842356054,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unframed \/ 70x50cm | 28x20in","offer_id":56478842388822,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unframed \/ 50x40cm | 20x16in","offer_id":56555958731094,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":56478842421590,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame \/ 70x50cm | 28x20in","offer_id":56478842454358,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame \/ 50x40cm | 20x16in","offer_id":56555958763862,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak Imitation \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":56478842487126,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak Imitation \/ 70x50cm | 28x20in","offer_id":56478842519894,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak Imitation \/ 50x40cm | 20x16in","offer_id":56555958796630,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold-colour \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":56478842552662,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold-colour \/ 70x50cm | 28x20in","offer_id":56478842585430,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold-colour \/ 50x40cm | 20x16in","offer_id":56555958829398,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/3786\/0438\/files\/Wernyhora1884-JanMatejko-Polish-UkrainianHistoryandProphecyPaintingPoster_655b08fd-7985-422d-9421-f28509d6426d.jpg?v=1793837776","url":"https:\/\/ch.strategymaps.co\/en\/products\/wernyhora-1884-jan-matejko-polish-ukrainian-history-and-prophecy-painting-poster","provider":"Strategy Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}