High Altar of St Mary (detail)Wit Stwosz · 1477
Late Gothic
1477
Wit Stwosz (1447 – 1533)
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About this artwork
- Title: High Altar of St Mary (detail)
- Artist: Wit Stwosz
- Year: 1477
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: medieval religious drama, veit stoss's masterpiece"
- Main color: Driftwood
- Keywords: symbolic painting, religious art europe, wood carving poland
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
Which artist is "High Altar of St Mary (detail)" attributed to?
"High Altar of St Mary (detail)" is attributed to Wit Stwosz.
How old was Wit Stwosz when creating "High Altar of St Mary (detail)" in 1477?
Wit Stwosz made "High Altar of St Mary (detail)" at the age of 30. The artist was born in 1447 and the work is dated 1477.
How harmonious are the colors of "High Altar of St Mary (detail)" by Wit Stwosz?
The colors of "High Altar of St Mary (detail)" by Wit Stwosz show a unified palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.
What does "High Altar of St Mary (detail)" share with the rest of Wit Stwosz's output?
"High Altar of St Mary (detail)" belongs to Wit Stwosz's Late Gothic work, whose recorded themes include late gothic symbolism, medieval religious drama, polish artistic tradition, hans holbein's influence, kraków basilica iconography, moral allegory & judgment, veit stoss's masterpiece", central to artist corpus.
What is the perceived brightness of "High Altar of St Mary (detail)" by Wit Stwosz?
In terms of perceived brightness, "High Altar of St Mary (detail)" by Wit Stwosz is balanced.
Is "High Altar of St Mary (detail)" free of copyright?
"High Altar of St Mary (detail)" by Wit Stwosz is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
When was "High Altar of St Mary (detail)" made?
"High Altar of St Mary (detail)" by Wit Stwosz was created in 1477.