Book Illumination; Middle Ages; Pastoral Care; Visual Arts

The manuscript known as the Krumlov Miscellanea reúresents a pastoral handbook containing a number of ethical tracts of a spiritual mystic character, as well as practically orientated texts. The chapter examines two tracts of the codex, the first one is dedicated to the seven deadly sins, the second one is written by Thomas of Štítý (Books on the Death of the Lush Youth). The position of both tracts within the miscellanea is not accidental, but practical and logical. The precise identification of sin enabled the confessor to order proper penance and moreover was essential for the sinner's good death.