Krakow: The Lady with an Ermine at the Czartoryski Museum
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Country: Poland
Description
Pre-book an entrance ticket to see Da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine at the Czartoryski Museum. Admire this famous artwork up close.
The "Lady with an Ermine" portrait embodies the Renaissance idea of an image as an illusion of natural vitality. Da Vinci managed to achieve this thanks to his detailed knowledge of anatomy, and his skill with light features. Combining these he was able to create a three-dimensional figure on the image plane.
The original background, which was painted over in black in the 19th century, was also modelled with light just like the figure, which must have added to the impression of the model emerging from the shadows.
The painting was purchased in Italy in around 1800 by Adam Jerzy, the son of Princess Izabela Czartoryska, and later donated to the Museum in Puławy. The portrait became the property of the Republic of Poland in 2016.
Highlights
- Skip the ticket line for the Czartoryski Museum
- Admire a Polish national treasure, Leonardo da Vinci’s "Lady with an Ermine"
- Enjoy a unique experience perfect for art fans visiting Krakow
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Important: reservation of the exact time of visit is required. Please contact the Czartoryski Museum by phone or email to reserve a time (contact details found on their website)
• You will need to print the voucher to gain entry
• Last entrance is 40 minutes before closing
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please present the printed voucher at the museum’s ticket office.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
