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On the brink of time: Emmanuel Ernst Waldstein (1716-1789) and his world

Publication at Catholic Theological Faculty, Faculty of Arts |
2019

Abstract

The book containing scholar catalogue describes various aspects of life and deeds of bishop Waldstein, e. g. his intelectual development and theological opinions, activities before coming to Litoměřice, his grand tour and studies in Rome, as well as his care about dioecese. Specific attention pays to the genesis and remaining objects depicting Waldstein's collecting interest and his patronate: paintings, library, archive files and numismatic collection.