Stanisław Wyspiański

Born in 1869 in Kraków, Stanisław Wyspiański's early life was marked by tragedy; his mother died when he was young, and his sculptor father struggled with alcohol. He was adopted by his aunt and uncle, who belonged to the city's intellectual elite. It was in their home that Wyspiański met the renowned painter Jan Matejko, who quickly recognized his artistic talent and became his first mentor. Matejko even invited the young Wyspiański to assist with the polychrome decoration…