Distinguished Italian painter of late Mannerism who worked as court artist in Prague and because of his untraditional perception of reality and way of its representation became a great inspiration to the most famous modernist painters.
The most prominent Czech sculptor of early Baroque, famous for his woodwork made for Prague churches. His work, unaffected by workshop influences, inspired a number of artists and a younger generation of sculptors, including Ferdinand Maximilian Brokoff.
Painter, a foremost representative of Czech High Baroque whose works are regarded as one of the pinnacles of Czech Baroque painting.
Monumental and unique sculpture by Matthias Bernard Braun and his workshop, created in nature and regarded as one of the best Baroque works of art.
Czech sculptor and carver, one of the most talented figures of Czech sculpture of the period of High Baroque. His work influenced the Baroque appearance of the city of Prague and inspired the following generations of prominent Czech sculptors.
One of the most important German painters, who primarily worked at the court of Emperor Rudolph II. He influenced many artists in the period of Mannerism.
Known in the Czech Republic as Václav Hollar. Engraver and drawer, one of the most famous European graphic artists and illustrators, who excelled with his talent, diligence and perfectly executed realistic works. He was especially recognised in England.
World famous and in the Czech Republic the largest Baroque Holy Trinity plague column. It is regarded as one of the pinnacles of Baroque art, declared a national cultural monument and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Distinguished Lusatian sculptor and carver who worked in Prague, a prominent representative of Czech High Baroque who brought Roman Baroque to Czech art.
Prominent Baroque portraitist of Czech origin whose work is characterised by an objective view and psychological artistry, working in Italy and Central Europe.
The most famous late Gothic Bohemian painter whose works were probably directly influenced by Italian Renaissance and the local tradition of fine arts.
Typical Baroque sculpture in the shape of a column, towering above many Czech and Moravian town squares. It was built in the spirit of Catholic tradition most commonly as an expression of gratitude for the protection from plague.
Prominent sculptor, foremost representative of late Baroque and Classicist Czech sculpture, one of the most prolific artists of his era.
Distinguished Baroque and Classicist sculptor and carver who worked mostly in Moravia. He founded his own private art school. He was an exceptional historiographer who made a comprehensive list of monuments in Moravia.
Flemish Mannerist painter and talented drawer, a foremost court artist of Rudolph II, who worked in Prague and with his multifaceted works marked the beginning of Baroque, influencing several generations of artists in the Czech lands, but also all over Europe.
Early Baroque painter regarded as one of the founders of Baroque painting in Bohemia, internationally famous.
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