Szymon Czechowicz
Szymon Czechowicz | |
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Self portrait, 1775. | |
| Born | before 22 July 1689 |
| Died | 21 July 1775 |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Baroque |
| Patron(s) | Franciszek Maksymilian Ossoliński |
Szymon Czechowicz (July 1689 – 21 July 1775) was a prominent Polish painter of the Baroque, considered one of the most accomplished painters of 18th century sacral painting in Poland. He specialized in sublime effigies of painted figures. His establishment of a school of painting gives him a great influence on Polish art.