Monday, December 9, 2013

Jan Santini Aichel

Jan Santini Aichel (1677-1723) was a Czech architect that stylizes in Baroque Gothic architecture.  A major influence for him was Francesco Borromini, which is apparent in Aichel's star-shaped forms and complex symbolism. He died at a young age of 46, and therefore some of his works remain unfinished.

Here are a few of his works:

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Interior of the Cistercian
Monastery in Plasy

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Monastery Church of the Assumption
of Virgin Mary

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Church of St. Wenceslas in Zvole

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