Interpreting The Sad Clown — Stańczyk

The symbolism behind the Polish art piece Stańczyk

The central character of the painting is Stańczyk, who was supposedly a famous court jester during the era of the Renaissance in Poland
Source-Wikipedia

Stańczyk is a 19th-century painting created by the Polish artist, Jan Matejko. This painting is currently housed in the Warsaw National Museum. Matejko became one of the most acclaimed painters in Poland to successfully depict Polish history in a detailed and imaginative manner.