Bohemian and Polish Gothic: St. Vitus Cathedral and Central European Developments (c.1344–1500)

1. Prague becomes an archbishopric; cathedral project begins

   Jan 1, 1344Labels: Prague Archbishopric, St Vitus, Bohemian Crown

   • Arno t Wiki
   • St Vitus Wiki

2. Matthias of Arras leads initial French Gothic design

   Jan 1, 1344Labels: Matthias of, French Gothic, Charles IV

   • Matthias Wiki
   • St Vitus Wiki

3. Foundation stone laid for St. Vitus Cathedral

   Nov 21, 1344Labels: Foundation Ceremony, St Vitus, Prague Castle

   • Matthias Wiki
   • St Vitus Wiki

4. Matthias of Arras dies; leadership change follows

   Jan 1, 1352Labels: Matthias of, Cathedral Leadership

   • Matthias Wiki
   • St Vitus Wiki

5. Peter Parler takes over St. Vitus works

   Jan 1, 1356Labels: Peter Parler, Parler Workshop, St Vitus

   • Matthias Wiki
   • Peter Parler Wiki

6. St. Wenceslas Chapel built as royal-sacred focal point

   Jan 1, 1364Labels: St Wenceslas, Peter Parler, Bohemian Patron

   • St Vitus Wiki
   • Prague fm

7. Triforium built with portrait busts of patrons and builders

   Jan 1, 1383Labels: Triforium, Portrait Busts, Parler Workshop

   • WGA Triforium
   • Peter Parler Wiki

8. Peter Parler dies; the Parler workshop continues

   Jul 13, 1399Labels: Peter Parler, Parler Workshop, Central European

   • Peter Parler Wiki
   • St Vitus Wiki

9. Hussite Wars disrupt cathedral building in Bohemia

   Jul 30, 1419Labels: Hussite Wars, Bohemia, Cathedral Construction

   • Hussite Wars
   • St Vitus Wiki

10. Vladislas II elected King of Bohemia

    Jan 1, 1471Labels: Vladislas II, Jagiellon Dynasty, Kingdom of

    • Britannica
    • Britannica Bohemia

11. Late Gothic royal oratory added to St. Vitus Cathedral

    Jan 1, 1490Labels: Royal Oratory, Benedikt Rejt, St Vitus

    • Czech Gothic
    • Prague fm

12. Vladislav Hall completed, marking Late Gothic climax

    Jan 1, 1502Labels: Vladislav Hall, Benedikt Rejt, Prague Castle

    • Vladislav Hall Wiki
    • Czech Gothic