Allegory of Satan (Pan świata) by Ludwik Stasiak – Art Print
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Estimated delivery (calendar days) : Posters 5 · Canvases 8 · Framed canvases 12. Production and transit included. Delivery times are estimates.
Posters, canvases and framing options are available depending on size and destination.
A tracking link is emailed to you as soon as the order ships.
- You have 30 days from receipt to request a return.
- Return shipping costs are paid by the customer.
- Contact us before sending your return.
For a damaged, defective or incorrect item, contact us so we can arrange the appropriate solution.
Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
Have a question about your order? Our team is available Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Write to us at Contact form .
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Ludwik Stasiak’s Allegory of Satan: symbols of power and vanity
This reproduction of Allegory of Satan, or Pan świata, by Ludwik Stasiak shows a smiling figure seated on a throne with wings outstretched. Dark red clothing and green drapery stand out against a background of clouds. Skulls, headgear and coins at the foot of the seat create a second focal point, less prominent but rich in detail.
A painting in the National Museum in Kraków
The National Museum in Kraków’s catalogue dates the painting to around 1900. It identifies an oil on canvas measuring 200 × 145 cm, held under inventory number MNK II-b-3252. These dimensions refer to the original painting; the size of your reproduction depends on the option you choose.
The museum notes the bat wings, peacock feathers and the head of Stańczyk topping the staff held by the figure. These features point towards an allegorical image in which the objects contribute as much to the meaning as the central character.
Looking from the throne to the foreground
The figure’s frontal position gives the composition stability. The long staff creates a vertical line, while the wings extend the silhouette across almost the full width of the painting. The smile contrasts with the skulls arranged below.
The different pieces of headgear and gleaming objects may suggest social rank, wealth and their fragility. This reading draws on their visual juxtaposition without reducing the image to a single message. Your eye can move from the face to the ornaments, then return to the objects at the bottom to develop your own interpretation.
An art reproduction to explore up close
The vertical composition can suit a library, study or space devoted to symbolic imagery. A simple wall allows the wings and silhouette to stand out. Leave room to approach the picture too: the small objects at the foot of the throne are easier to read at close range.
To discover other subjects by the painter, compare this composition with our Self-Portrait by Ludwik Stasiak art print and our reproduction of Religious Service in Levoča. Each product’s options show the available materials and dimensions to help you put together your selection. Find these works in our Ludwik Stasiak art print collection.
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