Monument to Jan Matejko in Nowy Wiśnicz

The Monument to Jan Matejko stands on the market square in Nowy Wiśnicz, not far from the town hall. It was unveiled on 16 October 1993, on the centenary of the painter's death.

Who made it and why it was made

The sculptor is Czesław Dźwigaj, a professor at the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts, who comes from Nowy Wiśnicz. The idea came from the Society of Friends of Nowy Wiśnicz. The sculpture is more than 2 metres high, and the pedestal bears a quotation from Matejko: “It seems to me I have always been here…”.

Matejko in Wiśnicz

The painter first came here in 1864 for a holiday. He visited the town because of the family of his future wife, Teodora née Giebułtowska. Later he spent holidays here with his wife in the Koryznówka manor house, where the Museum of Matejko Memorabilia was set up. It still recalls the artist's ties with this place.

Practical information

• Place: the market square, Nowy Wiśnicz.
• The monument stands in the open air and can be viewed at any time. It is close to Nowy Wiśnicz Castle, which is an easy walk away.