Winged Altarpiece

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Title

Winged Altarpiece

Description

Three-winged altarpiece and shrine. In the centre a seated figure of the Virgin and Child between two Saints, life size and in full relief. When the altarpiece is open, the sculptures displayed are as follows;
Left wing: The Annunciation (above) and the Presentation at the Temple (below).
Centre (left to right): St Florian, the Virgin and Child with Angels, St John the Baptist.
Right wing: The Nativity (above) and the Adoration of the Magi (below).
Predella: the sculpture is absent.

Creator

Potsch, Rupert (maker)
Diemer, Philipp, born 1496 - died 1515 (maker)

Date

ca. 1500 - ca. 1510

Source

Victoria and Albert Museum: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O70858/winged-altarpiece-altarpiece-potsch-rupert/

Coverage

Height: 416 cm open, Width: 465.5 cm open

Subject

Christianity

Rights

© Victoria and Albert Museum, London https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/va-terms-and-conditions#3

Type

winged altarpiece

Identifier

Museum #: 192 to D-1866

Files

margaret_victoriaalbert_winged altarpiece_2.jpg
margaret_victoriaalbert_winged alterpiece_1.jpg

Citation

Potsch, Rupert (maker) Diemer, Philipp, born 1496 - died 1515 (maker), “Winged Altarpiece,” The Legend of Saint Margaret and Saint Marina, accessed October 12, 2024, https://stmargaretmarina.omeka.net/items/show/117.