Jan Matejko was one of the most outstanding Polish painters in history. In 1858 he graduated from the School of Fine Arts in Cracow, then he studied in Munich and Vienna. He became famous for his depictions of victorious moments in the history of the Republic of Poland. As the director of the Cracow School of Fine Arts he educated many talented artists, including Stanisław Wyspiański, Jacek Malczewski and Józef Mehoffer. His most famous works include: "Stańczyk" (1862), "Skarga's Sermon" (1864), "The Battle of Stańczyk" (1864), "The Battle of Grunwald (1878), "The Prussian Homage" (1882).