Albert Chmielowski was a Polish painter and Franciscan tertiary who lived from 1846 to 1916. Born Adam Chmielowski in Igołomia, he initially pursued a career in art and was a recognized painter in Kraków. However, after experiencing a religious vocation, he abandoned his artistic fame to serve the destitute. He founded the Albertine Brothers and the Albertine Sisters, religious congregations dedicated to providing aid to the homeless. He is remembered for his radical transition from a successful artist to a life of poverty and service.