St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Purification of the TempleMichael Pacher · 1479
Tempera On Panel- Northern Renaissance
1479- Renaissance
173.0 x 140.0 cm
Parish Church
Michael Pacher (1435 – 1498)
Michael Pacher (c. 1435-1498): Tyrolean Renaissance master bridging Gothic & Italian styles. Renowned for the St. Wolfgang Altarpiece and innovative altarpieces blending painting, sculpture & architecture.
Parish Church (St. Wolfgang, Austria)
Explore St. Wolfgang's Parish Church – a Gothic masterpiece housing sacred relics and breathtaking lake views. Witness centuries of faith & artistry reflected in its stunning architecture.
About this artwork
- Title: St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Purification of the Temple
- Artist: Michael Pacher
- Year: 1479
- Original dimensions: 173.0 x 140.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Parish Church
- Movement: Northern Renaissance
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Color palette: Earthy
Quick Facts
- Dimensions: 173 x 140 cm
- Artist: Michael Pacher
- Year: 1479
- Subject or theme: Purification of the Temple, spiritual devotion
- Influences: Andrea Mantegna, Padua frescoes
- Notable elements: Ornate frame, cathedral setting, birds
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