High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)Wit Stwosz · 1477
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 (Doctors)
- Artist: Wit Stwosz
- Year: 1477
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Church of St. Mary
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
What color saturation does "High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" by Wit Stwosz have?
"High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" by Wit Stwosz is recorded with a balanced soft saturation.
Who made "High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)", and when?
"High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" was created by Wit Stwosz in 1477.
How does "High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" balance light and dark?
"High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" by Wit Stwosz is recorded as balanced, with a soft shadow luminance.
How old was Wit Stwosz when creating "High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" in 1477?
When "High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" was created in 1477, Wit Stwosz - born in 1447 - was 30 years old.
What is the creation date of "High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" by Wit Stwosz?
"High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" dates from 1477. The date places the work within Wit Stwosz's career and its era.
Can "High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" by Wit Stwosz, held at the Church of St. Mary, be legally reproduced?
"High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" by Wit Stwosz, held at the Church of St. Mary, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.
Who created "High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)"?
"High Altar of St Mary (Doctors)" is attributed to Wit Stwosz.