Matyáš Bernard Braun (1684-1738) was a Tyrolean-born sculptor and carver who settled in Bohemia around 1708 and became the leading figure of High Baroque sculpture there. He is best known for the group of Saint Luitgard's Dream on Charles Bridge, the outdoor gallery of Virtues and Vices at Kuks Hospital, and the rock-carved Bethlehem in Nový les - works that rank among the finest Baroque sculpture in Central Europe. His Prague workshop, the largest in the city, produced hundreds of pieces still found in churches, palaces and gardens across Bohemia.
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An educational programme for schools exploring baroque art through legends, theatre and music. Participants will learn to recognize baroque style characteristics and interpret works by renowned artists.
An opera about the first master of light in Baroque theatre, performed in the courtyard of the historic Kuks Hospital. Music by Jan Jirásek, directed by Petr Hašek.
