Spaces of Johann Ludwig Schönleben and their influence on the course of his life and creative path

Abstract

The article describes the life of Johann Ludwig Schönleben (1618–1681) and presents his oeuvre from the viewpoint of those spiritual, cultural, and geographical spaces that most profoundly influenced his life and work. First, the influence of his family is presented. The main part of the article describes Schönleben’s school years in the Jesuit order and his monastic formation. The influence of the Jesuit spiritual and geographical space on his life and interests is discussed in greater detail. This is followed by a presentation of Schönleben’s activity to the benefit of his homeland of Carniola, and his contacts with the rest of Europe.