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Stunning 16th century artwork feared lost after WWII returned following landmark court case

The 16th century painting by Dutch artist Abraham Bloemaert, which depicts the history of the passion of Apollo for the nymph Daphne, is one of the best examples of North European Mannerism. Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

Stashed away by Germans during WWII, the History of Apollo and Daphne by Abraham Bloemaert disappeared after its hiding place was ransacked by Soviet soldiers. Considered one of the best examples of North European Mannerism, it was returned after a woman who tried selling it to a museum in Wrocław was taken to court in civil case.

Stunning art collection hidden inside bank goes on show as PKO celebrates its centenary

PKO Bank Polski has made its art collection public at Warsaw’s National Museum where visitors enter through a dazzling gold corridor as if they were entering the bank’s treasury. The main exhibit room is steel grey like a safety deposit box.

Picasso gems hidden from view in National Museum’s basement go on show at special ‘Treasures’ exhibition

The National Museum of Warsaw currently holds Poland’s largest collection of Picasso’s works, among them 20 ceramic plates of which 10 have gone on show.

Spectacular collection of unseen Zamoyski sculptures to return to Poland

The works by August Zamoyski, which have never been exhibited in public before, cover his sculpting career from very early carvings in Poland through to those completed just before his death in the south of France.

Polish treasure from 4th century BC transferred to National Museum

Polish Minister of Culture and National Heritage Piotr Gliński announced on Monday that a red-figure lekythos dating back to the fourth century BC had officially been returned to the National Museum in Warsaw.

Stunning ‘never-before-seen’ art goes on show at Independence exhibition

As well as showcasing rare collections from the National Museum in Warsaw, the ‘Shouting: Poland! Independence 1918’ exhibition, which starts today (October 26th), will also include hitherto unseen artwork from other cultural institutions.

From LA dining room to Warsaw’s National Museum: Looted WWII art returned after more than 70 years

Geldorp’s Portrait of a Lady had been in public collections in Warsaw from 1935 until the outbreak of WWII. It had been purchased by the city together with a collection of 94 other paintings.

Pablo Picasso's ceramics given to The National Museum in Warsaw

Pablo Picasso, famous Spanish painter, during his stay in Poland in 1948, donated as a gift to The National Museum in Warsaw, some of his recently made ceramics.

Baroque painting exhibited in Kraków

A 17th century work 'Our Lady in a Garland of Roses', created by Roman painter Giovanni Battista Salvi, can be viewed from Thursday at the Europeum Centre for European Culture, a Branch of the National Museum in Kraków (MNK) (southern Poland).

President establishes Independence Centenary Medal

Polish President Andrzej Duda signed a law in Kraków on Monday establishing the Independence Centenary Medal, which will serve as a sign of gratitude and respect for people who have given outstanding service to the Polish state and society.

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