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ID: OS-009911-P/189992

Jan Reisner

ID: OS-009911-P/189992

Jan Reisner

First name:

Jan

Last Name:

Reisner

Date of birth:

1655

Place of birth:

Lwów

Date of death:

09-08-1713

Place od death:

Węgrów

Age:

58

Profession:

architect, painter, geographer, geometer

Biography:

Jan Reisner (1655-1713), born in Lviv, painter, architect, geometer and geographer.

He studied painting and architecture in Rome and Paris, where he became a member of the Academy of St. Luke. After his return to Poland, he worked at the court of Jan III Sobieski, creating, among other things, the decoration in Wilanów. He married Cecilia Lauro in 1692. In 1699 he was granted the privilege of royal geometer. He was also involved in the design and construction of churches in Węgrów. He died in 1713 and was buried in the parish church in Węgrów.

Reisner's work is characterised by classicism, harmony and French influences. His most important works are 'Mourning at the Cross', 'Dawn' and a portrait of Primate Michał Stefan Radziejowski.

Publication:

25.03.2025

Last updated:

06.04.2025
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