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Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia - National Gallery Prague, Prague

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At Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia - National Gallery Prague, trace the development of Czech art, starting with mid-14th-century panel paintings and sculptures, then moving on to 15th- and the early-16th-century oil paintings executed in the International style. The authentic environment of a Gothic convent is the backdrop for an exhibit of medieval and early Renaissance art depicting mostly religious subjects. A 13th-century princess who opted for a life of charity and piety over a life of luxury and comfort founded the convent and became its first abbess. The convent is also renowned as being haunted by the ghost of the Unhappy Nun. For Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia - National Gallery Prague and beyond, use our Prague road trip planning site to get the most from your Prague vacation.
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  • Old paintings from the Gothic period are exhibited here. The price of the exhibited materials is high, but individual visitors have different views of the paintings created in different historical... 
    Old paintings from the Gothic period are exhibited here. The price of the exhibited materials is high, but individual visitors have different views of the paintings created in different historical...  more »
  • Mostly medieval and religious art. The museum building is impressive itself close to old town in Prague 🇨🇿. Main room has all walls painted in black. Would have appreciated a different choice of... 
    Mostly medieval and religious art. The museum building is impressive itself close to old town in Prague 🇨🇿. Main room has all walls painted in black. Would have appreciated a different choice of...  more »
  • The museum is in the convent of St Agnes, which is quite an impressive building in its own right. The collection is composed mostly of church art, with Madonnas abounding. The museum is arranged in... 
    The museum is in the convent of St Agnes, which is quite an impressive building in its own right. The collection is composed mostly of church art, with Madonnas abounding. The museum is arranged in...  more »

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