Neučiníš sobě rytiny – evangelické umění toleranční doby 1781–1861 Muzeum Vysočiny Jihlava, 6. října–27. listopadu 2011
You won't make engravings for yourself - Evangelical art of the Tolerance period 1781-1861 Museum of the Jihlava Highlands, October 6-27. November 2011

Summary/Abstract: The exhibition "You Won’t Make Engravings for Yourself – Evangelical Art of the Tolerance Period 1781–1861" commemorates 230 years since the issuance of the Toleration Patent under Emperor Joseph II in 1781. This document ended the period of Catholic religious dominance and granted tolerance to Protestant denominations, including Lutheran and Calvinist churches. The exhibition, held at the Museum of the Jihlava Highlands, explores the artistic expressions of the Protestant minority, which sought to distance itself from Catholic forms. Evangelical art of this period is characterized by simplicity, moderation, and a focus on biblical texts rather than images. While Lutheran churches allowed some visual decoration, Calvinist influences preferred scriptural texts and minimalistic design. The exhibit includes a variety of artifacts, from painted cradles to cast iron grave markers, representing the cultural life of Protestant communities. It also highlights the gap in research on Lutheran art post-1918 and the interactions between Czech and German-speaking Protestants.

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