Karlštejn Castle was founded in 1348 and occupies an exceptional position among Czech castles. It was built by the Czech king and Roman emperor Charles IV. as a place to store royal treasures, especially collections of holy relics and imperial crown jewels. Here are 13 historical depictions of the castle. Published by ČTK-Pressfoto publishing house. Graphic editing by Jiří Figer, responsible editor Miroslav Krob, photography by Karel Šefrna.
Unknown painter - oil painting from the 17th century - idealized image of Charles IV with the first depiction of Karlštejn Castle
Karlštejn Castle - drawn by Hugo Ullik - oil painting from 1872
Karlštejn Castle - drawn by Ferdinand Lepié in 1856 - oil painting
Karlštejn Castle - Antonin Pucherna - colored etching from 1803 based on a drawing by Frantisek Karl Wolff from 1783
Karlštejn Castle - Josef Rybička - watercolor around 1850
Karlštejn Castle - unknown painter - colored engraving around 1800
Karlštejn Castle - Antonín Gareis - oil painting around 1890
Karlštejn Castle - unknown painter - oil painting around 1860
Karlštejn Castle - signed Manes - date unknown
Karlštejn Castle - Ludvík Kohl - colored etching from 1793
Karlštejn Castle - Adolf Gustav Schulz - gouache painting from 1831
Karlštejn Castle - Karel Würbs - watercolor from 1848
