Legend of the Saints, Medieval painting in Silesia, Middle Age, Iconografy, Cultural History, St. Benedict from Nursia, Walls painting in Central Europe and Czech Lands, Benedict´s Order in Medieval

The main subject of this article are the wall painting in the church of St. Benedict i Kostelec near Krnov. There is a cycle from his life which are dated to second half 15th century. This is a unique iconografy in Central Europe, particularly in the area Silesia and Czech Lands. Iconograficprogram of painting refers to the moralistic theme and o th following of prope life. The painting are compared with other cycles legend from his life in whole Medieval Europe nce, especially in Italy, France, Germany and Central Europe.

The main subject of this article are the wall painting in the church of St. Benedict i Kostelec near Krnov. There is a cycle from his life which are dated to second half 15th century. This is a unique iconografy in Central Europe, particularly in the area Silesia and Czech Lands. Iconograficprogram of painting refers to the moralistic theme and o th following of prope life. The painting are compared with other cycles legend from his life in whole Medieval Europe nce, especially in Italy, France, Germany and Central Europe.