Polish Baroque and Franciscan Poverty. 
Interpenetration of Artistic and Theological Ideas in the Interior of the Reformats’ Church in Węgrów Cover Image

Polski barok i franciszkańskie ubóstwo. Przenikanie się idei artystycznych i teologicznych w wystroju kościoła Reformatów w Węgrowie
Polish Baroque and Franciscan Poverty. Interpenetration of Artistic and Theological Ideas in the Interior of the Reformats’ Church in Węgrów

Author(s): Rafał Romańczuk
Subject(s): Systematic Theology, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Kuria Metropolitalna Białostocka
Keywords: Reformed Franciscans; Węgrów; Baroque architecture; Polish Baroque; Franciscan sacred art

Summary/Abstract: The Church of the Reformed Franciscans in Węgrów is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Węgrów and its region. The article presents the question of the relation between the theological and artistic ideas that determined the decor of the church. The church is a good example of an interpenetration of the baroque splendor and Franciscan humility.

  • Issue Year: 34/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 299-314
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish
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