Jan Jerzyczek – a resident painter of the Calvary complex in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska

Jan Jerzyczek's paintings, though often categorized as folk art, reveal a sophisticated blend of 16th-century Antwerpian engravings and his personal experiences with Calvary mystery plays. This paradoxical artistry, overlooked in historical monographs, provides critical insights into the iconography of original Calvary scenery that was removed during a 19th-century renovation under Gaudenty Thynell's supervision. Jerzyczek's work also highlights how visual arts replaced banned mystery play scenes after 1772, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of religious art in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. The study organizes knowledge about Jerzyczek's activity and techniques to reconstruct lost elements of the site's heritage.

Płonka, M. (2021). Jan Jerzyczek – a resident painter of the Calvary complex in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. Folia Historica Cracoviensia, 27(1), 55–84. https://doi.org/10.15633/fhc.3961