Jan Polack
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| Jan Polack | |
| Born | c. 1435 Kraków, Poland |
| Died | 1519 Munich, Germany |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Field | Painting |
| Patrons | City of Munich |
| Influenced by | Wit Stwosz |
Jan Polack (Latin: Johannes Polonus) was a 15th century Polish painter. In 1475 he arrived at Munich together with many Poles assisting in wedding of Jadwiga Jagiellon with George of Bavaria. Beginning in 1485 he was a municipal painter of Munich. His art was deeply influenced by that of Wit Stwosz.
[edit] Gallery
 Untitled, 1491 |
 The Miracle of the Bear, 1489 |
[edit] External links
- (Polish) A gallery of Polack's work
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