Jan Hus / Profile / Arch
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Jan Hus / Profile / Arch
JAN HUS Bohemiam religious leader burnt at the stake for heresy, despite his denials Date: 1372? - 1415
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1415 Burnt Heresy Ink Well Quill Stake Denials
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This haunting profile depicts Jan Hus, a Bohemian religious leader who was accused and condemned for heresy in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. Born around 1372, Hus was a prominent figure in the University of Prague, where he gained a reputation for his passionate sermons and reformist ideas. His teachings, which challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, gained a large following, particularly among the laity. Despite his denials of heresy, Hus was summoned to the Council of Constance in 1415 to answer for his beliefs. Refusing to recant, he was condemned and sentenced to be burnt at the stake. The image captures Hus in his final moments, with a quill and ink well at his side, perhaps a poignant reminder of his scholarly pursuits and commitment to the written word. Hus is depicted here wearing the distinctive hat and beard of a university master, adding to his intellectual air. The arch in the background may represent the gates of Constance, where Hus met his fate. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the price paid by those who dared to challenge the established religious order of their time. Hus's legacy lived on, however, as a symbol of religious freedom and the importance of questioning authority.
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