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56 course was superseded by the EARLY RENAISSANCE introduced from Italy, soon showed itself by the ready and general adoption of the new form. The sumptuous pavilion of Queen Anne is the finest example of the renaissance order to be found on this side of the Alps. It cannot be denied that the influence of this new style was great, and quickly showed itself in the architectural features of buildings erected at this time, particularly in the city of Prague. But as time went on a change in style manifested itself,



gradually there was a departure from the original italianItalian [sic], until at the end of the century it was evident that Bohemian architectearchitects [sic] had evolved a characteristic style of renaissance quite their own.

Prague and other towns throughout the country can show many fine buildings of this distinctive Bohemian style.

After the time of Rudolph II. (d. 1612) there followed a period often referred to as „The silver epoch“ on account