Burghers’ Splendour
Portrait of Elzbieta Toriani (1676-1724?)
Unknown painter active in Krakow in the first quarter of the 18th century
Elzbieta Toriani, a Krakow burgheress, the first wife of Franciszek Toriani, an Italian from Tuscany, a sculptor, stuccoer and architect employed at St Anna’s Church, St Mary’s Church and at the Wawel castle, a co-worker making triumphal arches erected on the occasion of royal arrivals in Krakow, and a city councillor.
First half of the 18th century (before 1724), Krakow
Oil, canvass
Historical Museum of the City of Krakow, ref. no 730/II