Władysław Barwicki: A Painter of Faith and Polish Spirit Władysław Barwicki (1865-1933) stands as a prominent figure in Polish art history, particularly revered for his religious paintings that powerfully conveyed the spirit of Poland during its turbulent period. Born in Puławy, Poland—later renamed Nowa Aleksandria—Barwicki’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of Wojciech Gerson and Wandalin Strzałecki in Warsaw, shaping him i…