Treasures Of The Prague Castle
November 24, 2017 − February 25, 2018
State Historical Museum, 1 Red Square, Moscow
In the State historical Museum exhibition "Treasures Of Prague Castle". It is a reciprocal event to the exhibition treasures of the Moscow Kremlin, which was held five years ago in Prague Castle.
Prague Castle is a symbol of Prague and the Czech Republic. In his millennial development reflects the history of the state from the earliest times to the present. The richness of the art collections, architecture and applied art, Prague Castle is one of the leading museums of the world. In addition, it is the center of ecclesiastical and secular power, which is annually visited by over 7.5 million tourists.
For the exhibition, the Czech Republic granted 130 items of fine and decorative art. These unique exhibits will introduce visitors to the rich history of Prague castle, illuminating all aspects of life: political, spiritual, administrative and social.
Diverse and unique in its artistic and historical value of the collection of the museums of Prague castle was more than ten centuries, and includes monuments of different directions and styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and other.
At the exhibition you will see the crown, scepter and Orb of Czech kings, their portrait sculptures, tympana of Roman basilicas, reliquaries of unusual shapes, jeweled boxes, furniture, dishes Meissen porcelain. Tapestry with the love story of Antony and Cleopatra, portrait of the Empress Maria Theresa and eleven children, two paintings by I. Aivazovsky and many other equally unique items.
The exhibits provided Prague Castle, Metropolitan the Chapter of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, Archaeological Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, and the Roman Catholic parish of the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert.
According to the materials of the official websites The state historical MuseumandCzech Embassy in Moscow.
Photos 1-4. The report of the fair.
Photo 5. Tapestry with a scene image of the meeting of Antony and Cleopatra from the series "Anthony and Cleopatra". Until 1700, Wool, silk, gold and silver thread. 420,0 × 495,0. From the collection of Prague Castle.
Photo 6. Crown SV. Vaclav. Copy. 1965-1966. Silver, glass; gilding. 19,0 x 19,0 x 19,0. From the collection of Prague Castle.
Photo 7. A sundial. Until 1700, the Brass. 13,5×23,4×18,0. From the collection of Prague Castle.
Photo 8. The issue of the gutter (the gargoyle). 1664 the Copper 53,0 × 25,0 × 87,0. From the collection of Prague Castle.
Photo 9. Watch. Workshop Of Robert Finch. 1680-1700. Wood, brass, glass; gilding, varnish. 55,0 x 32,0 x 21,0. From the collection of Prague Castle.
Photo 10. Vase with lid. 1860 Porcelain, painting, gilding. Height 65 cm, diameter 20 cm From the collection of Prague Castle.
Title picture: jewelry Box. Silver, enamel, gemstones, rhinestone, gold plated. 26,8 × 30,4 cm Metropolity the Chapter of St. Vitus Cathedral.
Prague Castle is a symbol of Prague and the Czech Republic. In his millennial development reflects the history of the state from the earliest times to the present. The richness of the art collections, architecture and applied art, Prague Castle is one of the leading museums of the world. In addition, it is the center of ecclesiastical and secular power, which is annually visited by over 7.5 million tourists.
For the exhibition, the Czech Republic granted 130 items of fine and decorative art. These unique exhibits will introduce visitors to the rich history of Prague castle, illuminating all aspects of life: political, spiritual, administrative and social.
Diverse and unique in its artistic and historical value of the collection of the museums of Prague castle was more than ten centuries, and includes monuments of different directions and styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and other.
At the exhibition you will see the crown, scepter and Orb of Czech kings, their portrait sculptures, tympana of Roman basilicas, reliquaries of unusual shapes, jeweled boxes, furniture, dishes Meissen porcelain. Tapestry with the love story of Antony and Cleopatra, portrait of the Empress Maria Theresa and eleven children, two paintings by I. Aivazovsky and many other equally unique items.
The exhibits provided Prague Castle, Metropolitan the Chapter of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, Archaeological Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, and the Roman Catholic parish of the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert.
According to the materials of the official websites The state historical MuseumandCzech Embassy in Moscow.
Photos 1-4. The report of the fair.
Photo 5. Tapestry with a scene image of the meeting of Antony and Cleopatra from the series "Anthony and Cleopatra". Until 1700, Wool, silk, gold and silver thread. 420,0 × 495,0. From the collection of Prague Castle.
Photo 6. Crown SV. Vaclav. Copy. 1965-1966. Silver, glass; gilding. 19,0 x 19,0 x 19,0. From the collection of Prague Castle.
Photo 7. A sundial. Until 1700, the Brass. 13,5×23,4×18,0. From the collection of Prague Castle.
Photo 8. The issue of the gutter (the gargoyle). 1664 the Copper 53,0 × 25,0 × 87,0. From the collection of Prague Castle.
Photo 9. Watch. Workshop Of Robert Finch. 1680-1700. Wood, brass, glass; gilding, varnish. 55,0 x 32,0 x 21,0. From the collection of Prague Castle.
Photo 10. Vase with lid. 1860 Porcelain, painting, gilding. Height 65 cm, diameter 20 cm From the collection of Prague Castle.
Title picture: jewelry Box. Silver, enamel, gemstones, rhinestone, gold plated. 26,8 × 30,4 cm Metropolity the Chapter of St. Vitus Cathedral.
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