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Polish-Swiss painter (1718–1778)
Krzysztof Józef Werner
Self-portrait, 1760s
Born1718
Died23 March 1778(1778-03-23) (aged 59–60)
Warsaw
NationalityPolish-Swiss
Known forPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in coronation robes
MovementBaroque

Krzysztof Józef Werner (1718–1778) was a Polish-Swiss painter. Who Worked On miniature portraits. He was employed first by King Augustus III.

Biography

Krzysztof Józef Werner moved to Warsaw from Dresden in 1740 around this time he was employed by King Augustus III. However, after his death he was hired by the new polish king Stanisław August Poniatowski. He painted a coronation portrait of the new king. He was commissioned by the king to create many drawings and paintings of Royal Regalia. As a reward for his work He was made a noble by king Stanisław August Poniatowski.

Use of Work

Krzysztof Józef Werner's work was used In the reconstruction of the Crown of Bolesław I the Brave in 2001-2003.

References

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  8. "Historia Repliki Polskich Insygniów Koronacyjnych" (in Polish). 2011-07-15. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
  9. Michalski, Maciej; Forycki, Maciej (2012). W blasku korony Bolesława Chrobrego. Tradycje gnieźnieńskich koronacji w okresie staropolskim (in Polish). Muzeum Początków Państwa Polskiego w Gnieźnie. ISBN 978-83-61391-48-7.
  10. "Treasures Lost & Found: Poland's Royal Regalia". Culture.pl. Retrieved 2023-03-29.


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