Original artwork description:

original ink and watercolour painting with gold leaf details inspired by Prague, Czech Republic

**original artwork and not a print**

The painting represents Astronomical Clock on Old Town Hall building in Prague

The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old Town Hall in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation
The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town Hall in the Old Town Square. The clock mechanism has three main components — the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; statues of various Catholic saints stand on either side of the clock; "The Walk of the Apostles", an hourly show of moving Apostle figures and other sculptures, notably a figure of a skeleton that represents Death, striking the time; and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months. According to local legend, the city will suffer if the clock is neglected.
The four figures flanking the clock are set in motion on the hour, and represent four things that were despised at the time of the clock's making. From left to top right, the first is Vanity, represented by a figure admiring himself in a mirror. Next, the miser holding a bag of gold represents greed or usury. Across the clock stands Death, a skeleton that strikes the time upon the hour. Finally, there is a Turkish figure representing lust and earthly pleasures. On the hour, the skeleton rings the bell and immediately all other figures shake their heads side to side, signifying their unreadiness "to go".

Medium: mixed media painting - high quality, archival ink and Watercolour with gold leaf details on Arches 300g 100% cotton paper
one of a kind artwork

title: "Astronomical Clock"
paper size: 41cm x 31cm (16 x 12 inches)

Unframed art

This painting is signed on the front
certificate of Authenticity is also included

style: impressionistic
subject: buildings and architecture
year: January 2022

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Monika Jones Art

Materials used:

watercolour paint, Arches 300g 100% cotton paper (medium texture - Not), gold leaf

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