This exhibition offers a deep dive into the historical construction and significant architectural transformation of the Loreto facade in Prague. Discover how Christopher Dientzenhofer's commission shaped its appearance, detailing changes and additions from the 17th and 18th centuries. Explore the sculptural decorations and their challenges over time.
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This exhibition delves into the construction history and transformation of the Loreto facade in Prague, commissioned by Christopher Dientzenhofer. It explores the architectural changes, chapel additions, and sculptural decoration of the building from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Focusing on the impressive Baroque facade of the Loreta Sanctuary in Prague, this exhibition, "Dientzenhofers and Loreto," examines its construction history, which began almost a century after the sanctuary's founding. The exhibition, presented in cooperation with leading experts in Baroque architecture and conservationists, traces the architectural evolution of the Loreto facade, including the addition of chapels and changes to its appearance over the 17th and 18th centuries. Particular attention is given to the facade's sculptural decoration, which has been historically problematic due to the use of low-quality sandstone and damage sustained during sieges of Prague. Visitors can view a collection of original torsos of statues of angels from the balustrade, alongside three architectural models depicting Loreto Sanctuary in 1664, 1699, and 1720, as well as contemporary cityscapes of Loreto Square. The exhibition also connects its historical narrative to present-day efforts by showcasing interesting aspects of the ongoing reconstruction of the facade.
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