High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)Wit Stwosz · 1477
Acrylic On Canvas- WallArt
1477
Church of St. Mary
Wit Stwosz (1447 – 1533)
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Church of St. Mary (Kraków, Poland)
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About this artwork
- Title: High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)
- Artist: Wit Stwosz
- Year: 1477
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Church of St. Mary
- Medium type: WallArt
- Main color: Espresso
- Purpose: Accent
- Keywords: late medieval sculpture technique, lamentation of christ painting, religious art gothic era
Questions & Answers
What does "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" by Wit Stwosz bring to an interior?
"High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" by Wit Stwosz has an elegant atmosphere and is recommended for a living room. The mood is what the work brings to the space around it.
What subjects appear in "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" by Wit Stwosz?
The subjects of "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" are saints, virgin mary.
Which museum holds the original "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)"?
The original "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" by Wit Stwosz is held at the Church of St. Mary, Kraków, Poland. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
Which print setup is suggested for "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" by Wit Stwosz?
A print of "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" by Wit Stwosz is recommended at a large size in portrait orientation.
What is the creation date of "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" by Wit Stwosz?
The creation of "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" by Wit Stwosz is dated 1477.
How old was Wit Stwosz when creating "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" in 1477?
Wit Stwosz made "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" at the age of 30. The artist was born in 1447 and the work is dated 1477.
Who is the artist behind "High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)"?
"High Altar of St Mary (detail of the Lamentation)" was created by Wit Stwosz. The information on this page describes Wit Stwosz's original work.