In accordance with the latest researches this Diploma Thesis is not only focused on the general development of individual collections but deals with investigation of individual aspects of a particular example. The picture collection that was used for this purpose can be found within the yard of Humprecht Jan Černín from Chudenice and dates from the second half of the 17th century. Primarily, the Diploma Thesis strives to get hold of those aspects that influenced the relation of Humprecht Jan Černín to fine art, mainly in term of economic and social background including his personality traits. It concentrates on such events that awakened his interest in fine arts, for example education, effort to improve and consolidate his social position or effort to continue in the tradition of his ancestors.