Altar Wings of Roudníky, Gothic winged altarpiece in Hussite Museum, Tábor, Czech Republic
The Altar Wings of Roudníky are two double-painted panels made with tempera paint that form a Gothic winged altarpiece. These wooden components were created to open and close like wings, displaying religious imagery on both sides.
These altar wings were made around 1486 and remained hidden in St. Wenceslaus Church in Roudníky until they were discovered in 1966. They were subsequently moved to the Hussite Museum where they are now protected as national cultural monuments.
The right panel shows one of the earliest depictions of Jan Hus' execution in Czech Gothic art, alongside images of other venerated saints. This imagery reflects the religious beliefs that were rooted in the region during that time.
These works are housed in the Hussite Museum in Tábor where visitors can view them during regular museum hours. As delicate historical paintings, they are displayed in a controlled environment to ensure their preservation.
The panels were likely created by artists connected to Utraquist circles, a movement that held particular significance in Czech art of that region. This artistic heritage makes them important witnesses to the religious art production of their era.
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