A magyar királyok genealógiai ciklusa a leleszi premontrei kolostorkápolna középkori falképein

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Abstract The Premonstratensian monastery of Lelesz, dedicated to the Holy Cross, was founded by Boleszlo, the bishop of Vac (1188–1212). Patronage, however, was given over to the king, and later rulers in turn handed patronage of the monastery to their subjects. In 1214, the act of foundation was reinforced and the church of Lelesz consecrated. With the king's support, Lelesz became one of the wealthiest monasteries and an important place of authentication (locus credibilis). The new church of the monastery was built around the middle of the 14th century; in 1362 magister Johannes from Buda was contracted to build the tower. The chapel of Saint Michael, standing to the north of the church, and originally probably also serving as the chapter house, was built under the prior Dominicus of the Paloci family (1378–1403). Around 1400, this new chapel was fully decorated with wall paintings. Much of the decoration – for example the frescoes of the vault – were destroyed when the chapel was re-vaulted in the 18th...