Church of St Katherine of Alexandria is an 18th century sanctuary in Prague, Czechia. The High Baroque style interior features gold trim and fine murals on the ceiling by Bernardo Spinetti and statues by Frantisek Ignac Weiss. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1355/00/00 | Emperor Charles IV establishes an Augustinian convent and church dedicated to St Katherine of Alexandria for saving his life at the Battle of San Felice. The tower is preserved from the original Gothic church. | |||||
| 1741/00/00 | Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer | Architect | Church of St Katherine of Alexandria is rebuilt in the High Baroque style in Prague, 1737-1741, under the direction of Frantisek Maxmilian Kanka or Krystof Dientzenhofer. |
| Particulars for Church of St Katherine of Alexandria: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Art Style | Baroque |
| Structure | Belfry, Campanile |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Building Type | Church |
| Area of Design | Decorative Arts |
| Art Medium | Fresco |
| Art Type | Mural |
| Art Type | Painting |
| Area of Significance | Religion |
| Historic Use | Religious Property |
| Religion, Cultural Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Art Type | Sculpture |
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