From the early 17th century, the culture of Polish Baroque was ideologically based on Sarmatism and Counter-Reformation, which during that century were fused into one powerful current of Catholic national mission.
17. sajandi algusest põhines Poola barokkkultuur ideoloogiliselt sarmatismil ja vastureformatsioonil, mis selle sajandi jooksul sulandati katoliku rahvusliku missiooni üheks võimsaks vooluks.