Caption

Head of the figure of King Casimir Jagiellon from his tombstone in the Chapel of the Holy Cross and the Holy Spirit of Wawel Cathedral. Gothic style. Casimir Jagiellon King of Poland; 1427–1492 — iconography; tombstone of Casimir Jagiellon Kraków. Drawing on cardboard, glued to another cardboard by the upper edge. Drawing: height 31.9 cm, width 24.4 cm; cardboard: height 34.9 cm, width 25.1 cm. Date: 1830–1884. Maker draughtsman: Aleksander Lesser 1814–1884., A detailed drawing of a sculpted bust centered on a tan background, showing a head wearing an ornate crown and a textured garment; the bust is rendered in shades of white and light gray with highlights and shadows, while the crown and garment display carved patterns and raised decorative elements; the face shows pronounced features and a contemplative expression; the background is predominantly tan with small darker spots and a few small marks in darker tones.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A32_448

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Head figure King Casimir Jagiellon tombstone Chapel Holy Cross Holy Spirit Wawel Cathedral Gothic style Casimir Jagiellon King Poland 1427–1492 iconography Casimir Jagiellon Kraków Drawing cardboard glued another cardboard upper edge height 31.9 cm width 24.4 cm 34.9 cm width 25.1 cm Date 1830–1884 Maker draughtsman Aleksander Lesser 1814–1884 detailed drawing sculpted bust centered tan background showing head wearing ornate crown textured garment bust rendered shades white light gray highlights shadows crown garment display carved patterns raised decorative elements face pronounced features contemplative expression background predominantly tan small darker spots small marks darker tones.