Matyáš Bernard Braun (1684–1738) – Učení, tovaryšská cesta, počátky v Čechách

Description

LECTURE BY MARTIN PAVLÍČEK A simple young man from Tyrol, who as an apprentice passed through Venice and Rome. In 1708, he appeared in Bohemia and began to shine in the service of the Cistercian monastery in Plasy. The sculpture Vision of St. Luitgard (1710) for Charles Bridge made Braun a star who would not set. The piece, shaped in collaboration with painter Petr Brandl, became a groundbreaking work of high baroque in Bohemia. Soon, Braun began to be employed by other clients from Prague and beyond.

Highlights

• Lecture by Martin Pavlíček
• Focus on Matyáš Bernard Braun's journey and works
• Venue: Arcidiecézní muzeum Olomouc

General Information

This lecture explores the life and contributions of Matyáš Bernard Braun, a prominent figure in high baroque sculpture. Attendees will learn about his apprenticeship in Venice and Rome, and his significant works, including the Vision of St. Luitgard for Charles Bridge.

Location

Václavské nám. 4, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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