Kefermarkt Altarpiece

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Kefermarkt Altarpiece, Gothic triptych in Kefermarkt, Austria

The Kefermarkt Altarpiece features three life-sized statues of Saints Peter, Wolfgang, and Christopher within its central section, surrounded by intricate limewood carvings.

Knight Christoph von Zelking commissioned this religious masterwork between 1490 and 1497, marking a significant period in late Gothic artistic development.

The altarpiece wings display four detailed religious scenes depicting moments from Mary's life, including the Annunciation and the Birth of Christ.

Located in the Wallfahrtskirche hl Wolfgang church at coordinates 48.4442°N 14.5408°E, the altarpiece measures 13.5 meters high and 6.3 meters wide.

The identity of the primary sculptor remains unknown, referred to only as the Master of the Kefermarkt Altarpiece in historical records.

Location: Kefermarkt

Inception: 15 century

Creator: Meister des Kefermarkter Altars

Height: 13.5 m

Width: 6.3 m

Made from material: limewood

GPS coordinates: 48.44420,14.54080

Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:51

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