Abstract
The church of Magyarlóna (Kalotaszeg) has close stylistic connections with one in Szászfenes. Important medieval frescos have been found on the southern section of the wall of the chancel arch. In the 18th century, the church’s interior was entirely transformed to suit the new age and the world of the Reformation. The joiner and painter Lőrinc Umling first worked there in 1750, where he constructed the crown-shaped pulpit canopy. In 1752, the master craftsman created the painted ceiling (one hundred and twenty panels) of the church. In 1768, Umling, together with his sons, painted the church pews. This Transylvanian church and its values are not current in the thoughts of the Hungarian history of art. To appreciate the inner values and consider the painted woodwork as a unique chapter of our architecture, it is necessary to look more deeply into this Hungarian settlement and the origins of the local culture.
Highlights
The church of Magyarlóna (Kalotaszeg) has close stylistic connections with one in Szászfenes
The Kalotaszeg region refers to the area to the west of Cluj, which is bound by the Vladeasa Mountains, the eastern Meses Mountains and the northern Gilău Mountains
It is divided into three clearly defined, independent areas: the higher-lying Felszeg that is enclosed by the Gilău Mountains and the rivers Cris and Călata; the lower-lying Alszeg around the river Almas, and the area flanking the river Nadăș (Nádasmente)
Summary
The church of Magyarlóna (Kalotaszeg) has close stylistic connections with one in Szászfenes. Keywords Magyarlóna · Umling Lőrinc · medieval frescoes · painted woodwork This region, known as Kalotaszeg in Hungarian, is important from the aspect of Hungarian ethnography as its people have their own distinctive culture, and with regards to religion, the residents of all but three villages follow the Reformed faith.
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