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Altarpiece Collection (#47)

"Altarpieces: A Glimpse into Sacred Art Through the Ages" Our Lady of the Rosary (oil on canvas): An exquisite altarpiece depicting the Virgin Mary holding a rosary

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Entombment, c. 1450-60 (tempera on linen)

Entombment, c. 1450-60 (tempera on linen)
XOS1765746 Entombment, c.1450-60 (tempera on linen) by Bouts, Dirck (c.1415-75); 87.5x73.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Madonna and Child with St. John and St. Jerome, 1526-27 (oil on panel)

Madonna and Child with St. John and St. Jerome, 1526-27 (oil on panel)
XOS1765745 Madonna and Child with St. John and St. Jerome, 1526-27 (oil on panel) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40); 342.9x148.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Nativity with the Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel, 1308-11 (tempera on single panel)

The Nativity with the Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel, 1308-11 (tempera on single panel)
XOS1765507 The Nativity with the Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel, 1308-11 (tempera on single panel) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); 48x87 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Virgin Mary with Saints Thomas Aquinas and Paul, c

The Virgin Mary with Saints Thomas Aquinas and Paul, c
XOS1765310 The Virgin Mary with Saints Thomas Aquinas and Paul, c.1335 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Daddi, Bernardo (fl.1327-d.1348); framed 121.6x113 cm; J

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Annunciation, c. 1450-55 (distemper on linen)

The Annunciation, c. 1450-55 (distemper on linen)
XOS1765304 The Annunciation, c.1450-55 (distemper on linen) by Bouts, Dirck (c.1415-75); 9 x74.6 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: St. Andrew, St, John the Evangelist and St. Peter, from the left panel of the Roudnice Predella, c

St. Andrew, St, John the Evangelist and St. Peter, from the left panel of the Roudnice Predella, c
XIR172235 St. Andrew, St, John the Evangelist and St. Peter, from the left panel of the Roudnice Predella, c.1340 (tempera on panel) by Czech School, (14th century); 40x91 cm; Narodni Galerie

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Vanity, central panel from the Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, c

Vanity, central panel from the Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, c
XIR171785 Vanity, central panel from the Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, c.1485 (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 20.2x13.1 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Cheats leading the nation to ruin, print maker: Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, Adriaan

Cheats leading the nation to ruin, print maker: Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, Adriaan de Weerdt, Hendrick Hondius I, 1604

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: St. John the Baptist, 1337-42 (tempera on panel)

St. John the Baptist, 1337-42 (tempera on panel)
XOS1249110 St. John the Baptist, 1337-42 (tempera on panel) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); 52.3x47 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Altar with a Triptych depicting: left panel, Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560) performing

Altar with a Triptych depicting: left panel, Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560) performing
XPH166020 Altar with a Triptych depicting: left panel, Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560) performing a baptism assisted by Martin Luther (1483-1546); centre panel

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Triptych, left panel, Philipp Melanchthon performs a baptism assisted by Martin Luther

Triptych, left panel, Philipp Melanchthon performs a baptism assisted by Martin Luther
XPH1631484 Triptych, left panel, Philipp Melanchthon performs a baptism assisted by Martin Luther; centre panel, the Last Supper with Luther amongst the Apostles; right panel

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Last Judgement, c. 1504 (oil on panel) (detail)

The Last Judgement, c. 1504 (oil on panel) (detail)
XIR158135 The Last Judgement, c.1504 (oil on panel) (detail) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna, Austria; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Last Judgement, detail of a Woman being Carried Along by a Demon, c

The Last Judgement, detail of a Woman being Carried Along by a Demon, c
XIR158134 The Last Judgement, detail of a Woman being Carried Along by a Demon, c.1504 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Holy Family with St. Catherine and St. Barbara, triptych (tempera on panel)

The Holy Family with St. Catherine and St. Barbara, triptych (tempera on panel)
XKH157615 The Holy Family with St. Catherine and St. Barbara, triptych (tempera on panel) by Master of the Holy Blood, (fl.1520); 105x132 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: St)

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Virgin and Child with St. Jerome and St. Dominic (oil and tempera on panel)

Virgin and Child with St. Jerome and St. Dominic (oil and tempera on panel)
BAL1575 Virgin and Child with St. Jerome and St. Dominic (oil and tempera on panel) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); 203.2x186.1 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Crucifixion of Christ (tempera on panel)

The Crucifixion of Christ (tempera on panel)
XKH151039 The Crucifixion of Christ (tempera on panel) by Master of the School of Rimini (fl.14th century); 63.3x32.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints Cyricus and Pancratius, c

Madonna and Child with Saints Cyricus and Pancratius, c
XKH150813 Madonna and Child with Saints Cyricus and Pancratius, c.1380 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Aachen Master (c.1380); 55x69 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Communion, 1649-51 (oil on canvas)

The Communion, 1649-51 (oil on canvas)
XKH149179 The Communion, 1649-51 (oil on canvas) by Wagenfeldt, Otto (c.1610-71); 77x49 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Madonna and Child with Mary Magdalene and St. Catherine (oil on panel)

Madonna and Child with Mary Magdalene and St. Catherine (oil on panel)
XKH145545 Madonna and Child with Mary Magdalene and St. Catherine (oil on panel) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); 81.6x66.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Offerings of Cain and Abel from the High Altar of St. Peters in Hamburg

The Offerings of Cain and Abel from the High Altar of St. Peters in Hamburg
XKH145273 The Offerings of Cain and Abel from the High Altar of St. Peters in Hamburg, The Grabower Altar, 1383 (tempera on panel) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); Hamburger Kunsthalle

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: High Altar of St Peters in Hamburg, the Grabower Altar (tempera on panel)

High Altar of St Peters in Hamburg, the Grabower Altar (tempera on panel)
XKH145256 High Altar of St Peters in Hamburg, the Grabower Altar (tempera on panel) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); 180x720 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Virgin of the Annunciation, from The Harvester Altar, c. 1410 (tempera on oak) (see also 145253)

Virgin of the Annunciation, from The Harvester Altar, c. 1410 (tempera on oak) (see also 145253)
XKH145255 Virgin of the Annunciation, from The Harvester Altar, c.1410 (tempera on oak) (see also 145253 and 145254) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); 58x34.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Harvester Altar, c. 1410 (tempera on oak) (see also 145254 and 145255)

The Harvester Altar, c. 1410 (tempera on oak) (see also 145254 and 145255)
XKH145253 The Harvester Altar, c.1410 (tempera on oak) (see also 145254 and 145255) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: left wing)

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Triptych of the Adoration of the Infant Christ, 1529 (oil on panel)

Triptych of the Adoration of the Infant Christ, 1529 (oil on panel)
XIR220249 Triptych of the Adoration of the Infant Christ, 1529 (oil on panel) by Bellegambe, Jean the Elder (c.1470-c.1534); 142x160 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, central panel, c. 1560 (oil on panel)

The Adoration of the Magi, central panel, c. 1560 (oil on panel)
XOS1144369 The Adoration of the Magi, central panel, c.1560 (oil on panel) by Aertsen, Pieter (Lange Pier) (1507/08-75); 167.5x180 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Section of an altar screen with the Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi, 13th century

Section of an altar screen with the Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi, 13th century
BAL2138 Section of an altar screen with the Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi, 13th century by Anonymous; Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Crucifixion, triptych with side panels depicting scenes from the Passion (tempera

The Crucifixion, triptych with side panels depicting scenes from the Passion (tempera
BAL112373 The Crucifixion, triptych with side panels depicting scenes from the Passion (tempera on panel) by German School, (14th century); Felsenkirche, Idar-Oberstein, Germany; German

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Lady Altar, 1535 (wood)

The Lady Altar, 1535 (wood)
BAL112374 The Lady Altar, 1535 (wood) by Douvermann, Heinrich (fl.1510-44); Collegiate Church of St. Victor, Xanten, Germany; (add.info.: scenes from the life of the Virgin; ); German

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Legend of St. Bertin, from the Treasure of St. Bertin at Saint-Omer (oil on panel)

The Legend of St. Bertin, from the Treasure of St. Bertin at Saint-Omer (oil on panel)
XIR212808 The Legend of St. Bertin, from the Treasure of St. Bertin at Saint-Omer (oil on panel) by Blondeel, Lancelot (c.1495-c.1561) (attr)

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Virgin and Child Enthroned with six angels, detail of an angel musician, 1437-44

Virgin and Child Enthroned with six angels, detail of an angel musician, 1437-44
XIR178928 Virgin and Child Enthroned with six angels, detail of an angel musician, 1437-44 (oil on panel) (see 95743) by Sassetta (Stefano di Giovanni di Consolo) (c.1392-1450); 207x118 cm; Louvre

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Adoration of the Magi, early 17th century (oil on oak panel)

Adoration of the Magi, early 17th century (oil on oak panel)
XOS1765582 Adoration of the Magi, early 17th century (oil on oak panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 57x44.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: A late)

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The Virgin in Glory with the Apostles, central panel of a triptych, late 15th century

The Virgin in Glory with the Apostles, central panel of a triptych, late 15th century
XIR175005 The Virgin in Glory with the Apostles, central panel of a triptych, late 15th century (panel) by Master of the Lyversberg Passion (c.1470-99); 78.5x78 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: altarpiece, The Assumption of the Virgin Nottingham Alabaster, unknown artist, 15th

altarpiece, The Assumption of the Virgin Nottingham Alabaster, unknown artist, 15th century, (Nottinghamshire)

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: RETABLO, 1816. Architectural drawing for the retablo in El Santuario de Chimayo in Chimayo

RETABLO, 1816. Architectural drawing for the retablo in El Santuario de Chimayo in Chimayo, New Mexico, built in 1816

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: PHILIPP MELANCHTHON (1497-1560). German religious reformer

PHILIPP MELANCHTHON (1497-1560). German religious reformer. Detail from the altarpiece in the Stadtkirche at Wittenberg, Germany, by Lucas Cranach the Younger

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: IMPRISONMENT OF JESUS. The Imprisonment of Jesus

IMPRISONMENT OF JESUS. The Imprisonment of Jesus. Predella from an altarpiece at the Cathedral of Evora, Portugal, 16th century

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: CORONATION OF THE VIRGIN. The Coronation of the Virgin. Oil on wood, Master of Cappenberg

CORONATION OF THE VIRGIN. The Coronation of the Virgin. Oil on wood, Master of Cappenberg, c1520

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: MASACCIO: CRUCIFIXION. Crucifixion. Wood by Masaccio, c1426

MASACCIO: CRUCIFIXION. Crucifixion. Wood by Masaccio, c1426

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: MASACCIO: CRUCIFIXION. Crucifixion, detail. Wood by Masaccio, c1426

MASACCIO: CRUCIFIXION. Crucifixion, detail. Wood by Masaccio, c1426

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Sweden. Stockholm. The 1731 altarpiece of Baroque style Gustaf Vasa Kyrka (Gustaf

Sweden. Stockholm. The 1731 altarpiece of Baroque style Gustaf Vasa Kyrka (Gustaf Vasa Church) in Vasastaden district

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Bronze dedicatory group of Buddha Amitabha surrounded by attendants. Height: 29 1 / 2 in

Bronze dedicatory group of Buddha Amitabha surrounded by attendants. Height: 29 1 / 2 in. Chinese, Sui Dynasty, 593 A
BUDDHIST ALTARPIECE. Bronze dedicatory group of Buddha Amitabha surrounded by attendants. Height: 29 1/2 in. Chinese, Sui Dynasty, 593 A.D

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Gilt bronze altarpiece of Buddha Maitreya surrounded by attendants and celestial beings

Gilt bronze altarpiece of Buddha Maitreya surrounded by attendants and celestial beings. Hebei province, China
BUDDHIST ALTARPIECE. Gilt bronze altarpiece of Buddha Maitreya surrounded by attendants and celestial beings. Hebei province, China. Northern Wei, c525 A.D

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Gilt bronze altarpiece of Buddha Maitreya seated on a throne, surrounded by attendants, monks

Gilt bronze altarpiece of Buddha Maitreya seated on a throne, surrounded by attendants, monks, bodhisattvas
BUDDHIST ALTARPIECE. Gilt bronze altarpiece of Buddha Maitreya seated on a throne, surrounded by attendants, monks, bodhisattvas, and celestial beings. Height: 12 3/4 in

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: The wonderfully ornate interior of St. Wolfgangs Parish Church, St

The wonderfully ornate interior of St. Wolfgangs Parish Church, St. Wolfgang, Wolfgangsee, Flachgau, Upper Austria, Austria, Europe

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Master of the altarpiece of St Bartholemew c. 1499. St Thomas, DoubtingThomas, placing

Master of the altarpiece of St Bartholemew c. 1499. St Thomas, DoubtingThomas, placing
Master of the altarpiece of St Bartholemew c.1499. St Thomas, DoubtingThomas, placing his hand into Christs wound. On left, St Jerome, on right St Ambrose and St Mary Magdalene

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Flight into Egypt: Bible Matthew 2. Predella panel from Gentile da Fabriano (c1385-1427)

Flight into Egypt: Bible Matthew 2. Predella panel from Gentile da Fabriano (c1385-1427) altarpiece Adoration of the Magi 1423, tempera on wood

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Altarpiece of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist, 1474-1479. Triptych

Altarpiece of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist, 1474-1479. Triptych. Oil on oak panel. Hans Memling (1430/1440-1494) South Netherlandish painter

Background imageAltarpiece Collection: Solomon and the Queen of Sheba 1437. Tempera on Wood. Fragment of an altarpiece

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba 1437. Tempera on Wood. Fragment of an altarpiece. Konrad or Conrad Witz (c1400-1446) German Northern Renaissance painter. Fabric Silk Metal Gold Cup and Cover




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"Altarpieces: A Glimpse into Sacred Art Through the Ages" Our Lady of the Rosary (oil on canvas): An exquisite altarpiece depicting the Virgin Mary holding a rosary, radiating serenity and devotion. The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, The Ghent Altarpiece, 1432 (c1900-1920). Artist: Jan van Eyck: This masterpiece by Jan van Eyck showcases intricate details and symbolism in its depiction of Christ as the mystic lamb surrounded by adoring figures. ANGELICO, Fra. The Annunciation Altarpiece: Fra Angelico's altarpiece captures the moment when Archangel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear Jesus, evoking a sense of divine grace and purity. St Cecilia at the organ, (c1865). Creator: Christian Schultz: Christian Schultz's altarpiece portrays St Cecilia playing an organ with heavenly beauty, celebrating music as a form of worship. Altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln, 1490/1500. Creator: Unknown: This mysterious altarpiece honors Saint Hugh of Lincoln through skillful craftsmanship and religious iconography. Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Italian Painter. The Crucifixion Altarpiece presents Mantegna's mastery in capturing human emotions amidst Christ's crucifixion scene with profound realism and pathos. Altarpiece of the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, 1922 (oil on canvas): This modern altarpiece embodies spirituality in contemporary artistry while paying homage to devotion towards Jesus' sacred heart. Giotto (1267-1337). Italian painter Gothic Last Supper depicts Giotto's pioneering style in fresco painting along with his ability to convey deep emotion within religious narratives.