Retable anversois de la cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rennes
Retable anversois de la cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rennes, 16th-century wooden altarpiece in Cathedral Saint-Pierre, Rennes, France
The altarpiece displays intricate wooden carvings depicting scenes from the Virgin Mary's life and the Tree of Jesse in remarkable detail and craftsmanship.
Created in Antwerp around 1520, this religious masterwork underwent extensive restoration after suffering damage from floods and two significant thefts in 1975 and 2007.
The altarpiece exemplifies the exceptional artistic production of Antwerp workshops, featuring polychrome oak sculptures arranged in compartmentalized compositions with multiple characters.
Visitors can view this historical monument in the cathedral's treasury room, protected behind wrought iron gates and under video surveillance for security purposes.
The restoration process in Vesoul revealed previously hidden details of the sculptures, bringing new life to the medieval characters' facial expressions and intricate ornaments.
Location: Rennes
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 48.11172,-1.68317
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:31
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