History of Poland in the early modern period (1569–1795)
The early modern era of Polish history follows the Late Middle Ages. Historians use the term early modern to refer to the period beginning in approximately 1500 AD and lasting until around 1800.
Union of Lublin of 1569. Oil on canvas by Jan Matejko, 1869, National Museum in Warsaw.
Death of Sigismund II Augustus at Knyszyn (on 6 July 1572, the end of the Jagiellon dynasty rule), by Jan Matejko
The Republic at Zenith of Power. Golden Liberty. Royal election in 1573. By Jan Matejko.
Báthory at Psków, siege of the city
Nihil novi nisi commune consensu is the original Latin title of a 1505 act or constitution adopted by the Polish Sejm (parliament), meeting in the royal castle at Radom.
Plaque at Radom Castle, commemorating 500th anniversary of adoption there, in 1505, of Act of Nihil novi