Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

The Dresden Altar (detail) The Dresden Altarpiece

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Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

The altarpiece was commissioned by Frederick the Wise for the church of the Wittenberg Castle. The altarpiece was in the Kunstkammer in Dresden as early as 1687 which explains its name. The central panel depicts Mary adoring the Child, while the side wings represent St Anthony and St Sebastian. The central panel, displayed with the side panels in the Gem

Keywords

Dresden (Germany), Nuremberg, Germany, Style: German Northern Renaissance, School: Northern Renaissance, Movement: Renaissance, German, Painting;, Painting

Alt Text

A painting featuring a bearded man with closed eyes and a cherub-like figure holding a circular object above him, surrounded by intricate details and dark tones. The artwork includes various symbolic elements and a dramatic use of light and shadow.

Geographic Location

Dresden (Germany); Nuremberg, Germany

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-LGF0822

The Dresden Altar (detail) The Dresden Altarpiece

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