Dívka v Modrém plot
Many local dignitaries have been gathered at an auction organized by the notary Dr. Jan Karas in Lucín's castle to sell the belongings of the deceased count. Most attention is aroused by a portrait of a beautiful noblewoman, but no one buys it because it is said to be cursed. Until the young count comes to decide what to do with the portrait, Karas keeps it at home. Fascinated by the girl's beauty, Karas spends hours in front of the portrait. One day he kisses it and the girl comes to life and steps out of the canvas. The girl introduces herself as Countess Blanka van Blankenberg and has no intention of going back to the canvas.