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. Scholar in his Study VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
In this painting from
1634, Rembrandt used Practical Information
keenly observed detail to Hradčanské náměstí 15.
convey wisdom in the Map 1 C2.
face of the old scholar. Tel 233 090 570 (reception);
220 514 598 (information).
∑ ngprague.cz
Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun (last
tour: 5pm). & - 30 minutes
walk from centre (Old Town).
Transport
X Hradčanská, Malostranská.
v 22 to Prague Castle (Pražský
Chinese hrad) or Brusnice.
Cabinet

Paradise (1618)
Second Roelandt Savery studied models of exotic
floor animals, brought to Prague by Persian nobles,
at the court of Emperor Rudolf II. He was then
able to paint real animals.

. Head of Christ
Stairs down to Painted by El Greco in
the 1590s, this portrait
other floors emphasizes the human­
and exit
ity of Christ. At the same
time, the curious square
halo framing the head
gives the painting
the qualities of an
ancient icon.
Key
German and Austrian Art
1400–1800
Flemish and Dutch Art 1400–1600
Italian Art 1400–1500
Flemish and Dutch Art 1600–1800
French Art 1400–1800
Icons, Classical and Ancient Art
. The Martyrdom of Venice 1700–1800 and Goya
St Thomas Spanish Art 1400–1800
This magnificent work is by
Peter Paul Rubens, the Naples and Venice 1600–1700
foremost Flemish painter Italian Art 1500–1600
of the 17th century. Non­exhibition space

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