Hochaltar des Stephansdoms, Gothic altar in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria
The High Altar features intricate marble sculptures arranged in a house portal design, displaying the martyrdom of Saint Stephen through detailed carvings.
Master craftsman Johann Jacob Pock and his brother Tobias constructed this early baroque masterwork between 1641 and 1647 under Prince-Bishop Philipp Friedrich Graf Breuner's commission.
The altar exhibits nine figures carved from Sterzing marble, including patron saints Leopold, Florian, Sebastian, and Rochus, representing regional religious traditions.
The altar measures four and a half meters in height and five and a half meters in width when the wings are open for viewing.
The altar's predella contains the inscription '1447 A.E.I.O.U.', referencing the Habsburg dynasty motto and King Frederick IV's financial support.
Location: Vienna
GPS coordinates: 48.20830,16.37360
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:49
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