Portrait of Józef Szujski

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a painting of a very important man. His name is Józef Szujski. nn Can you say "Józef Szujski?" That's a tricky name! nn This painting is called a portrait. A portrait is like a picture that helps us remember what someone looks like. nn Ready for an adventure? Let's go! nn --- nn Look at how big the painting is! It's even taller than me! The artist wanted everyone to know how important Józef Szujski was. nn What do you see in the painting? nn --- nn That's right! Józef Szujski is wearing a bright red coat. It's the kind of coat that important teachers wear. He also has a warm cape with soft fur. nn Do you think he looks serious or silly? nn --- nn Józef Szujski was a very smart man. He was a teacher at a big university and wrote many books. He loved to learn and teach others about history. nn What do you think he's thinking about in this painting? nn --- nn The artist who painted this, his name is Jan Matejko. He was very famous for painting important people and events from history. nn He used many colors and details to make the painting look so real! nn Can you spot the shiny buttons on his coat? nn --- nn This painting is like a window into the past. It helps us remember Józef Szujski and learn about his life. nn I hope you enjoyed looking at this amazing artwork with me today! nn Now, let's go see what other treasures we can find in the museum!