Wojciech Gerson (1831-1901). Polish painter. The Lamentable Apostolic Mission, 1866. This painting depicts a scene from a period of conquering pagan P

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Wojciech Gerson (1831-1901). Polish painter. The Lamentable Apostolic Mission, 1866. This painting depicts a scene from a period of conquering pagan Polabian Slavs by Christian Germanic tribes, who justified their violence and plunder on the grounds of the Christianizing mission. Detail. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow. Poland.

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Size: 4724px × 2677px
Photo credit: © PHAS/UIG / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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