The sculptor Veit Stoss and St. Mary's Basilica in Kraków were sources of artistic inspiration for Matejko.

It belongs to the collection of Polish Paintings until 1914 of the National Museum in Warsaw; however, it was displayed in Matejko's family house in Kraków from 2019 to 2020.

[5][6] The painting shows Veit Stoss being led by his granddaughter inside the porch of a Gothic church.

The blind sculptor's cheek bears a mark related to his involvement in the forgery of a bill of exchange.

Stoss, in a large fur coat, extends his left hand to the feet of the crucified Christ and the stone stoup.