Stanisław Kostka Potocki's collection of ancient sculpture and vases
Stanisław Kostka Potocki's collection of ancient sculpture and vases - Photo gallery
Stanisław Kostka Potocki's collection of ancient sculpture and vases
Stanisław Kostka Potocki's collection of ancient sculpture and vases - Photo gallery
Studia Wilanowskie, 1989 r. T. XI
The second half of the 18th century in Poland saw the beginning of interest in antiquity caused not only by fashion coming from France and England, but also by tradition and close links between our culture and the ancient civilization of Greece and Rome. This interest found expression in a larger number of trips to the Mediterranean and in artistic and collectiong activity...
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