Bible Artwork

Household altar with six scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary

Hausaltar mit sechs Szenen aus dem Leben der Jungfrau Maria

Adam Elsheimer · circa 1598

Household altar with six scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary

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About This Artwork

Mitteltafel: Die Krönung Marias (26 × 21 cm)Linker Flügel: Die Verkündigung / Die Geburt Christi (je 12 × 10 cm)Rechter Flügel: Die Heimsuchung / Die Anbetung der Könige (je 12 × 10 cm)Predella: Der Tod Marias (10 × 21 cm)

Artwork Details

Artist: Adam Elsheimer
Collection: Biblical Works
Date: circa 1598
Artwork Type: Painting
Primary Figure: Mary_mother_of_Jesus
Secondary Figure: Jesus

Source and Credit

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Credit: Scan from: Rüdiger Klessmann; Im Detail die Welt entdecken – Adam Elsheimer 1578–1610; Ed. Minerva, Wolfratshausen 2006; ISBN 3-938832-06-1.

License: Public domain

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