The Lamentable Apostolic Mission, 1866, by Wojciech Gerson
Wojciech Gerson (1831-1901). Polish painter. The Lamentable Apostolic Mission, 1866. This painting depicts a scene from a period of conquering pagan Polabian Slavs by Christian Germanic tribes, who justified their violence and plunder on the grounds of the Christianizing mission. Detail. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow. Poland
Picture No
13689294
Media ID
47817678
Size
4256px x 2832px
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Credit
© Thaliastock / Mary Evans
Source
Wojciech Gerson (1831-1901) - 19th Century Polish Art Gallery - Photograph from Thaliastock Collection
Date
2018
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