Castrum doloris of Augustus II the Strong in Vilnius and Its Preserved Fragments Cover Image

Castrum doloris Augusta II Mocnego w Wilnie i jego zachowane fragmenty
Castrum doloris of Augustus II the Strong in Vilnius and Its Preserved Fragments

Author(s): Piotr Jamski
Subject(s): History, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Architecture, Visual Arts, 18th Century
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Vilnius; cathedral; St Casimir Chapel; scultpure; Augustus II; castrum doloris; funeral rites; Antoni Dominik Tyszkiewicz; Michał Jan Zienkowicz

Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to the sculptural relics of the occasional decoration made in 1733 for the solemn funeral ceremonies of King Augustus II the Strong in the Vilnius Cathedral, functioning to this day as the furnishings of St Casimir Chapel.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 185-209
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Polish
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