Szymon Czechowicz

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.

Szymon Czechowicz
Self portrait, 1775.
Bornbefore 22 July 1689
Died21 July 1775
NationalityPolish
Known forPainting
MovementBaroque
Patron(s)Franciszek Maksymilian Ossoliński
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