Dzików Castle
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Dzików Castle in Tarnobrzeg
, or Tarnowski Family Castle in Dzików is a 15th century (or perhaps a 14th century) castle
with the park
complex and gardens, located in Tarnobrzeg, Poland
.
from Jasło, organized in order to reinstate Stanisław Leszczyński as a king of Poland after the death of August II the Strong. However, Leszczyński resigned his command over the confederation not believing in its success against the superior Saxon and Russian armies. He limitted himself only to calls for support from France, Sweden, Turkey and Prussia, but ultimately did not receive any. As a result, Leszczyński consented to abdicate on 26 January 1736; and, as a token of gratitude, received the perpetual right to use the royal title. Dzików Confederation ended in failure.
, Rubens
, Rembrandt, Jacek Malczewski
, and Jan Matejko
. Apart from the paintings there were also valuable prints there including the oldest copy of the "Polish Chronicle" of Gallus Anonymus
, manuscript "Pan Tadeusz
" of Adam Mickiewicz
, the first Bogurodzica
copy, the original Chronicles of Wincenty Kadłubek and Articles of association Wiślicki. Still, with world war, a matter of the image of Rembrandt was famous "Lisowczyk". One of the most valuable images in Poland was found in Dzikovia Tarnowski collections. In 1910 was left sold and taken away to New York, in spite of protests of the public opinion. During the war priceless treasure of the national and European culture were left carefully hidden in Dzików, as well as deposited in the National Museum in Warsaw
and Ossolineum
in Lwów. Later all sorts state institutions seized them, e.g. they are in a Łańcut castle close 500 exhibit items around Dzikowia, and in the Rzeszów
museum over 80. The deposited part was only left scarce in the West, quite a lot however it went missing without trace with eastern areas seized by Soviet.
In 1974 a treasure chest was discovered in the basements of the palace consisting of old collections of silver with a considerable number of precious Polish artifacts. The whole lot was transported to the Castle in Łańcut.
In the near future (2011) the entire collections of the Historical Museum of the City of Tarnobrzeg will be moved to the castle. The Museum, under the direction of Adam Wójcik and patronage of the City of Tarnobrzeg, was established there in 2009.
Tarnobrzeg
Tarnobrzeg is a city in south-eastern Poland, on the east bank of the river Vistula, with 49,419 inhabitants, as of December 31, 2009. Situated in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship since 1999, it had previously been the capital of Tarnobrzeg Voivodeship...
, or Tarnowski Family Castle in Dzików is a 15th century (or perhaps a 14th century) castle
Castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble...
with the park
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
complex and gardens, located in Tarnobrzeg, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
.
Dzików Confederation
The Castle was a site of Dzików Confederation of 5 November 1734, led by Adam Tarło, starostaStarosta
Starost is a title for an official or unofficial position of leadership that has been used in various contexts through most of Slavic history. It can be translated as "elder"...
from Jasło, organized in order to reinstate Stanisław Leszczyński as a king of Poland after the death of August II the Strong. However, Leszczyński resigned his command over the confederation not believing in its success against the superior Saxon and Russian armies. He limitted himself only to calls for support from France, Sweden, Turkey and Prussia, but ultimately did not receive any. As a result, Leszczyński consented to abdicate on 26 January 1736; and, as a token of gratitude, received the perpetual right to use the royal title. Dzików Confederation ended in failure.
Art collection
Over the years, the Tarnowski family acquired an impressive art collection housed in the Castle. In the 19th century there were 250 paintings there, among others of TitianTitian
Tiziano Vecelli or Tiziano Vecellio Tiziano Vecelli or Tiziano Vecellio Tiziano Vecelli or Tiziano Vecellio (c. 1488/1490 – 27 August 1576 better known as Titian was an Italian painter, the most important member of the 16th-century Venetian school. He was born in Pieve di Cadore, near...
, Rubens
Rubens
Rubens is often used to refer to Peter Paul Rubens , the Flemish artist.Rubens may also refer to:- People :Family name* Paul Rubens Rubens is often used to refer to Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), the Flemish artist.Rubens may also refer to:- People :Family name* Paul Rubens (composer) Rubens is...
, Rembrandt, Jacek Malczewski
Jacek Malczewski
Jacek Malczewski was one of the most famous painters of Polish Symbolism. In his creativity he successfully joins the predominant style of his times with motifs of Polish martyrdom.-See also:...
, and Jan Matejko
Jan Matejko
Jan Matejko was a Polish painter known for paintings of notable historical Polish political and military events. His most famous works include oil on canvas paintings like Battle of Grunwald, paintings of numerous other battles and court scenes, and a gallery of Polish kings...
. Apart from the paintings there were also valuable prints there including the oldest copy of the "Polish Chronicle" of Gallus Anonymus
Gallus Anonymus
Gallus Anonymus is the name traditionally given to the anonymous author of Gesta principum Polonorum , composed in Latin about 1115....
, manuscript "Pan Tadeusz
Pan Tadeusz
Pan Tadeusz, the full title in English: Sir Thaddeus, or the Last Lithuanian Foray: A Nobleman's Tale from the Years of 1811 and 1812 in Twelve Books of Verse is an epic poem by the Polish poet, writer and philosopher Adam Mickiewicz...
" of Adam Mickiewicz
Adam Mickiewicz
Adam Bernard Mickiewicz ) was a Polish poet, publisher and political writer of the Romantic period. One of the primary representatives of the Polish Romanticism era, a national poet of Poland, he is seen as one of Poland's Three Bards and the greatest poet in all of Polish literature...
, the first Bogurodzica
Bogurodzica
Bogurodzica is the oldest Polish religious hymn. It was composed somewhere between the 10th and 13th centuries. The origin of the song is not clear....
copy, the original Chronicles of Wincenty Kadłubek and Articles of association Wiślicki. Still, with world war, a matter of the image of Rembrandt was famous "Lisowczyk". One of the most valuable images in Poland was found in Dzikovia Tarnowski collections. In 1910 was left sold and taken away to New York, in spite of protests of the public opinion. During the war priceless treasure of the national and European culture were left carefully hidden in Dzików, as well as deposited in the National Museum in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
and Ossolineum
Ossolineum
The Ossolineum or Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich a meritorious department for Polish science and culture , which was founded for the Polish Nation in 1817 by Józef Maksymilian Ossoliński, and was opened in 1827 in Lviv.It was one of the most important Polish...
in Lwów. Later all sorts state institutions seized them, e.g. they are in a Łańcut castle close 500 exhibit items around Dzikowia, and in the Rzeszów
Rzeszów
Rzeszów is a city in southeastern Poland with a population of 179,455 in 2010. It is located on both sides of the Wisłok River, in the heartland of the Sandomierska Valley...
museum over 80. The deposited part was only left scarce in the West, quite a lot however it went missing without trace with eastern areas seized by Soviet.
In 1974 a treasure chest was discovered in the basements of the palace consisting of old collections of silver with a considerable number of precious Polish artifacts. The whole lot was transported to the Castle in Łańcut.
Currently
From 2007 the palace was under renovation. Roofing was replaced, new foundations were laid, castle basements were repaired. For the first time it is now possible to view there three new exhibitions: "Ancient history of Tarnobrzeg" , "Ceramics of Miechocin" and "History of the castle in Dzikovia".In the near future (2011) the entire collections of the Historical Museum of the City of Tarnobrzeg will be moved to the castle. The Museum, under the direction of Adam Wójcik and patronage of the City of Tarnobrzeg, was established there in 2009.
See also
- Dominican Church and Convent of Assumption of Mary in TarnobrzegDominican Church and Convent of Assumption of Mary in TarnobrzegMonastery of Dominicans in Tarnobrzeg. In 1677 was founded church of Assumption of Mary by Tarnowski family and given to Dominican order. Destroyed in 1703. Rebuilt in 1706. In 1678 holy icon of Our Lady of Dzików was transferred from Dzików Castle to the monastery and since then the church became...
- around 1 km from the Castle - Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in TarnobrzegChurch of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in TarnobrzegChurch of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Tarnobrzeg is a church in Serbinów, Poland.The church consists of the upper, bottom church and buildings adjoining to them. The altar of the upper church consists of three parts: saint Michael the Archangel, the Cross, and the Mother of God of the Incessant...
- around 1 km from the Castle - Tarnowski family