| Union of Lublin | |
|---|---|
| Polish: Unia Lubelska | |
 | |
| Artist | Jan Matejko |
| Year | 1869 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 298 cm× 512 cm(117 in× 202 in) |
| Location | National Museum of Lublin |
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