Description
Jan Hus: (1369 – 1415) Very rare painting of Jan Hus (John Hus)
18th Century oil painting of Jan Hus on canvas, original gilt frame, unsigned with markings saying ‘Hus 1415’ on top left of the canvas.
An 18th-century oil painting of Jan Hus on canvas, original gilt frame, unsigned with markings saying ‘Hus 1415’ on the top left of the canvas. Size 83 x 73 cm (28.5 x 33.7 inches) Canvas 66 x 54 cm (21 x 26 inches)
Condition: Small rubbing on the edges of the canvas to the frame, small signs of touching visible on the top edge and another tiny one on the cap and shoulder. Signs of scuff marks are visible. An early sign of relining is visible. A much later relining to the canvas around the canvas’s border can be seen on the back. Apart from these, the painting is in good condition, and ready to hang.
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More info about Jan Hus is below;
Jan Hus, also known as John Hus, was a Czech theologian and philosopher who played a significant role in Church reform during the 15th century. His teachings influenced the Bohemian Reformation and laid the groundwork for Protestantism. Let’s delve into his fascinating story:
• Early Life: The exact date of Hus’s birth is disputed, but he was likely born around 1370. He hailed from Husinec in the Kingdom of Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic).
• Church Reformer: After being ordained as a Catholic priest, Hus began preaching in Prague. He opposed various aspects of the Catholic Church, including its views on ecclesiology, simony, and the Eucharist.
• Conflict with the Church: Hus’s teachings gained traction, leading to his excommunication by Pope Alexander V. Despite this, he continued to preach and criticized Antipope John XXIII for selling indulgences.
• Council of Constance: In 1414, the Council of Constance assembled to address Church dissension. Hus was invited to present his views. However, upon arrival, he was arrested, imprisoned, and asked to recant his beliefs.
• Tragic End: On July 6, 1415, Hus was burned at the stake for heresy against the Catholic Church. His execution sparked the Hussite Wars, during which his followers (known as Hussites) resisted papal crusades.
• Legacy: The Bohemian and Moravian populations remained predominantly Hussite until the 1620s. Later, the Habsburgs enforced Catholicism in the region.
