Reg.Nr. HA-2005/CZ/04

Collection of Medieval Wood Panel Paintings by Master Theodoric, Karlstejn

Karlstejn State Castle is a national cultural monument of primary significance and a symbol of the Czech State alongside Prague Castle and the Crown Jewels. The series of 129 panel paintings by Master Theodoric was created as a part of the decoration of the Chapel of the Holy ...
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Project details

Title:Collection of Medieval Wood Panel Paintings by Master Theodoric, Karlstejn
Entr. year: 2005
Result:Diploma
Country: Czech Republic
Town: Karlstejn
Category type: works of art and collections
Notes:Typology: Wood Panel Paintings
Building type/ Project type: See notes
Built: 14th century
The Jury's citation: For the exemplary analysis and safeguarding of a vast and unique collection of Gothic paintings which had been subjected to huge climatic stress.
GPS:49°56'22,2"N; 14°11'17"E
Web, Links:

www.hradkarlstejn.cz/en

Description:
Karlstejn State Castle is a national cultural monument of primary significance and a symbol of the Czech State alongside Prague Castle and the Crown Jewels. The series of 129 panel paintings by Master Theodoric was created as a part of the decoration of the Chapel of the Holy Rood in the 1360s. It is the most numerous collection of medieval panel paintings known in Europe that is preserved to this day. It was subject to enormous climatic stress. Project involved thorough investigation into the techniques of Theodoric's painting and precise specification of the causes of damage; restoration; rinstallation of a climate control system in the Chapele; limitation of visitors to the Chapel; subsequent continuous care by a specialist restoration worker.