Jerzy Kossack (Polish, 1886-1955), The Legend of Hubertus, oil on board, signed and dated "Jerzy Kossak 1949" lower left, viewed size: 13" x 19", frame size: 19" x 25 1/4". Under glass, in very good condition.
According to legend, Saint Hubertus, Bishop of Liege (c. 656-727 A.D.) was born and raised among the splendors of court life. One Good Friday, while the pious were at church, Hubert went out to hunt. As he was pursuing a stag, the animal turned and Hubert was astounded to see a vision of a crucifix standing between its antlers. He heard a voice from Heaven saying: "Hubert, unless you turn to the Lord, and lead a holy life, you shall quickly go down into Hell." After his vision, Hubert renounced all of his royal titles and hereditaments.