Krzysztof Józef Werner
Krzysztof Józef Werner | |
|---|---|
 Self-portrait, 1760s | |
| Born | 1718 |
| Died | 23 March 1778 (aged 59–60) |
| Nationality | Polish-Swiss |
| Known for | Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in coronation robes |
| Movement | Baroque |
Krzysztof Józef Werner (1718–1778) was a Polish-Swiss painter. Who Worked On miniature portraits. He was employed first by King Augustus III.[1][2]
Biography[edit]
Krzysztof Józef Werner moved to Warsaw from Dresden in 1740 around this time he was employed by King Augustus III.[3] However, after his death he was hired by the new polish king Stanisław August Poniatowski. He painted a coronation portrait of the new king.[4] He was commissioned by the king to create many drawings and paintings of Royal Regalia.[5][6] As a reward for his work He was made a noble by king Stanisław August Poniatowski.[7]
Use of Work[edit]
Krzysztof Józef Werner's work was used In the reconstruction of the Crown of Bolesław I the Brave in 2001-2003.[8][9][10]
References[edit]
- ^ Bogucka, Maria (1984). Warszawa w latach 1526-1795. Państw. Wydawn. Naukowe. ISBN 83-01-03323-1. OCLC 230813134.
- ^ Przedm., Przesmycki, Zenon (1861-1944). Przedm. Górzyński, Władysław (1856-1920). (1912). Pamiętnik wystawy miniatur, oraz tkanin i haftów, urządzonej w domu własnym w Warszawie przez Towarzystwo Opieki nad Zabytkami Przeszłości w czerwcu i lipcu 1912 roku. nakł. Tow. Opieki nad Zab. Przeszł. OCLC 749496741.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ PAMITNIK WYSTAWY MINIATUR, ORAZ TKANIN I HAFTÓW, urzdzonej w domu wasnym w Warszawie,https://ia804503.us.archive.org/27/items/pamietnikwystawy00towa/pamietnikwystawy00towa_bw.pdf
- ^ "Obraz: Stanisław August Poniatowski". Obraz: Stanisław August Poniatowski - Obraz: Stanisław August Poniatowski - Obrazy - Wiedza - HISTORIA: POSZUKAJ (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ FBC, Tron królewski z portretu: Krzysztof Józef Werner. "FBC". FBC (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ "IDEA ODTWORZENIA REGALIÓW". Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ "Bractwo Miłośników Ziemi Chodeckiej - Bractwo Miłośników Ziemi Chodeckiej". www.bmzch.pl. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ "Historia Repliki Polskich Insygniów Koronacyjnych" (in Polish). 2011-07-15. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ Michalski, Maciej; Forycki, Maciej (2012). W blasku korony Bolesława Chrobrego. Tradycje gnieźnieńskich koronacji w okresie staropolskim (in Polish). Muzeum Początków Państwa Polskiego w Gnieźnie. ISBN 978-83-61391-48-7.
- ^ "Treasures Lost & Found: Poland's Royal Regalia". Culture.pl. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
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