The Passing of the 3rd of May Constitution, 1791

作品描述

This painting by Kazimierz Wojniakowski depicts the historic event of the Proclamation of the Constitution of the 3rd of May, 1791. It captures the moment when the Great Sejm, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's legislative assembly, announced the constitution, marking a significant step towards modern governance. The artwork showcases a group of figures representing the szlachta (nobility) and other societal elements, highlighting the political and social dynamics of the time.