THE MATEJKO HOUSE

Matejko House is one of the most valuable  biographical museums in Kraków.

“The permanent exhibition is housed in the family home of Jan Matejko (1838-1893),  who was the greatest Polish artist  and an enthusiast for monuments, particularly those in Krakow.

The old Krakow building (rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries) is the place where Jan Matejko was born, lived with his family, created his paintings and passed away.

The exhibits include everyday objects and memorabilia of the artist and his family.

The collection comprises letters, official documents, jubilee mementos, tokens of appreciation, and, above all, oil paintings and drawings, objects from Matejko’s collection accumulated throughout his life, works of other artists, family photographs, photographs of the master’s paintings taken in the 19th century as well as his collection of books and music scores.

The Jan Matejko House promotes the unknown aspects of the artist’s life and work, as well as his impressive collection of handicrafts, textiles and military objects.

Jan Matejko’s Collections – comprises objects connected to the artist and his work and features mainly decorative arts, textiles, weapons and ethnographic items, collected by the artist over his lifetime.”  – by MNK website

I was there 4 times already  but every time I  find something that astonishes me!