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Portrait of Abbot Burchard II (Burchardus II), 1296-1300 or 1303
Author, school, workshop
Christian Conrad the Younger
Style
Baroque
Date
1732-1733
Material and technique
Fresco
Location
Poaugustinian Monastery Complex in Żagań, Poland
Description
The portrait was originally accompanied by the inscription: 'Jus Patronatus, Sacrae donatur et aedes, / Ubi vivina Principis emperio'. He received confirmation from the sovereign of his patronage of the church and chapels near the ducal seat.