Johannes Henckel (1480/81-1539), viața și opera unei personalități culturale a primei jumătăți a secolului al XVI-lea (II)

A significant cultural library assembled by Johannes Henckel (1480/81–1539) in 16th-century Levoča, Spiš region, has been rediscovered after centuries of obscurity. This collection, initially established in St Jacob’s Church and comprising books from the Saxon community alongside Henckel's personal works, survived despite the Reformation without significant damage. Its re-emergence in the late 18th century, following the interest of Ignác Batthyány, sheds light on the preservation of cultural heritage during periods of religious transition. The study highlights the resilience and historical value of this forgotten library, with surviving books now dispersed across institutions in Budapest, Martin, and Cluj-Napoca.

Mârza, A. (2025). Johannes Henckel (1480/81-1539), viața și opera unei personalități culturale a primei jumătăți a secolului al XVI-lea (II). Terra Sebus. Acta Musei Sabesiensis, 17, 87–115. https://doi.org/10.63578/terrasebus.2025.05