The National Gallery (founded 1796) collection is displayed in several locations in Prague.
Displayed in the Gothic 13th century Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia, is Medieval and early Renaissance art in Bohemia and Central Europe
It traces the development of Czech art from the panel paintings and sculptures of the mid-14th century.
Bohemian and Moravian works from the 15th and early 16th centuries are displayed with works from other Central European regions with which Bohemia enjoyed close cultural ties.
Highlights of the collection include Strakonice Madonna - 700-year-old statue of the Virgin and Child; the painting of St Vitus Madonna; Vyšší Brod Altarpiece; Archbishop John Ocko of Vlasim's votive painting; Works of Master Theodoric;Trebon Altarpiece; Martyrdom of St Florian by Albrecht Altdorfer; Apocalypse Cycle woodcut by Albrecht Dürer.
Opening Times & Price
Tues - Sun at 10am - 6pm
(Closed Monday)
Entrance Fee: 150 Czech Crown
(After 4pm 80 Czech Crown)
Address
U Milosrdných 17
Prague 1
Tel: +420/224 810 628
How to Get There
Metro B - Námestí Republiky (Then a good walk)
Metro A - Staromestska (Then a good walk)
External Links
Official Web Site at National Gallery who run the Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia Gallery
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