Průzkumy památek, 2025 (vol. 32), issue 1

K možnostem stavebněhistorického průzkumu

Aleš Mudra

Průzkumy památek 2025, 32(1)

The Journey of the Auxiliary Bishop of Olomouc, Martin Göschl, through the South, Southwest and Northwest of Bohemia in 1515

Roman Lavička

Průzkumy památek 2025, 32(1)

The sede vacante of the Prague archepiscopal see after the Hussite Wars led to a shortage of bishops in Bohemia who could consecrate sacral structures, including altars. The necessity for these operations resulted in bringing in a suffragan from Moravia or the surrounding lands to consecrate or issue indulgences and privileges for a fee. Martin Göschl, Auxiliary Bishop of Olomouc (c. 1480 – after 1533), travelled through the south, southwest and northwest of Bohemia between July and October 1515, consecrating churches and granting indulgences at the request of Catholic noblemen. Written sources and remaining structures provide insights into his...

The Construction Modifications of the Church of St Dominic in Strunkovice nad Blanicí

Filip Facincani, Kryštof Loub

Průzkumy památek 2025, 32(1)

The article primarily focuses on the medieval construction phases of the Church of St Dominic in Strunkovice nad Blanicí. The discussion highlights the stylistic characteristics of the architectural elements from the second half of the 13th century, which previous research associated with the Zvíkov–Písek building workshop. Evidence from archival sources from the 19th century indicates that the church underwent a considerable Late Gothic renovation during the first half of the 16th century, during which the surviving trussing of the presbytery was established, along with a tower and a vaulted tribune. The authors of the study further examine...

On the Baroque Decoration of the Church of St Vitus in Libědice in North Bohemia | Results of Research on Interior Decorations from Artificial Marble

Zdeněk Kovářík, Martin Krummholz, Renata Tišlová

Průzkumy památek 2025, 32(1)

The Church of St Vitus in Libědice is a newly built Baroque structure featuring lavish interior decoration from the 18th century. The exceptional synthesis of collaboration among the architect, painters, sculptors, and stucco workers is comparable to the most significant High Baroque monuments in Central Europe. Artificial marble decorations produced by the workshop of the North Italian stucco worker, Giacomo Antonio Corbellini (1674–1742), dominate the Libědice church. The scope and lavishness of this decoration were unparalleled in the early 18th century in the Czech lands. Entire walls of the church nave, presbytery, and choir, along with...

Revised Reflections on the Romanesque Construction Phase of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Kostelec nad Vltavou

Filip Facincani

Průzkumy památek 2025, 32(1)

The article aims to challenge the previous notions that the High Gothic Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Kostelec nad Vltavou (Písek District) includes masonry from its Romanesque predecessor. The findings published earlier suggest yet another possible interpretation that is presented for discussion.

Manorial Granaries in Miloňovice and Líšno | On the Typology of Renaissance Farm Buildings

Jan Pešta

Průzkumy památek 2025, 32(1)

The article focuses on two Renaissance manorial granaries: one is situated in Miloňovice in the Strakonice district (built in the 1590 s) and the other is located near Líšno Castle in the Benešov district (built in the 1560 s). Apart from the description and reconstruction of the Renaissance stage, these granaries are contextualised within the framework of Renaissance farm architecture. In addition to their richly decorated facades adorned with sgraffito, both granaries share an intriguing layout feature – an entryway in the gable façade. Similar layouts are known from various other Renaissance granaries in South, Central, and West Bohemia.

New Findings on the Ceiling Decoration of the Fable Hall at Lemberk Castle | Identification of the Book Model of Nine Emblematic Scenes

Daniel Razím

Průzkumy památek 2025, 32(1)

The paper presents new findings on the iconography of the Late Renaissance coffered ceiling decoration in the ‘Fable Hall’ located in the western wing of Lemberk Castle in North Bohemia. It summarises previous knowledge and unclarified questions about this work of art, which is unique for its use of the books Theatrum morum (J. Sadeler, 1608) and Emblemata sacra (D. Cąramer, 1624) as models for the interior decorations of a noble residence in the former Lands of the Bohemian Crown. The paper identifies the collection Emblemata sacra as a verifiable inspiration for the nine scenes that were additionally incorporated into the ceiling. In...

Archival Findings for Several Prague Palaces and Houses of Giovanni Battista Alliprandi

Pavel Zahradník

Průzkumy památek 2025, 32(1)

The article discusses four palaces and three burgher houses, located in Prague’s Old Town (Joanelli’s House no. 258/I, Hrzán Palace no. 558/I, House of the Golden Vulture no. 563/I, and Trauttmansdorff Palace no. 922/I) and the Lesser Town (Kaiserstein Palace no. 37/III, House Donkey at a Crib no. 244/III, and Přehořovský Palace, now Lobkowicz Palace no. 347/III), which are commonly attributed to the architect Giovanni Battista Alliprandi. In the 1960 s, construction history surveys were conducted for all these buildings, and later, new findings were published in art history literature. However, further information was discovered in archives,...