Valentin Držkovic

Valentin Držkovic (10 February 1888 in Velká Polom – 27 October 1969 in Opava) was a Czech painter.

Držkovic graduated in theology and was ordained as a priest in 1911, he found his sense of life in the studies of painting and graphics at the Vienna Academy.

After graduating, he took a number of study trips across Europe attending, France, Italy, Germany and the Carpathian Ruthenia.

In 1929, he painted the image of the "Haldy" with a strong social accent, which was also welcomed by the Paris critic at the Salon des Indépendants.

Držkovic's graphics captured the social problems with scenes from the native region.