John of Kastav finishes frescoes in Hrastovlje
- When
- 1490
- Where
- Church of the Holy Trinity
- Episodes
- 1
John of Kastav completed a fresco cycle in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Hrastovlje, in 1490. Commissioned by parish priest Tomić Vrhović, the work includes a notable Danse Macabre.
Episodes
Background and detail
Artist and Commission. John of Kastav was a 15th-century Istrian artist from Kastav, Croatia. He received a commission from Tomić Vrhović, the parish priest of Kubed, to paint frescoes in the Church of the Holy Trinity in Hrastovlje.
Completion of Frescoes. The artist completed the fresco cycle in 1490. An inscription identifies him as magister Johannes de Castua and confirms the completion date. The work is noted for including a famous Danse Macabre.
People involved
- John of Kastav · Artist
- Tomić Vrhović · Commissioner
Sources
- John of Kastav Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-04
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