Posted by MadScientist (Düsseldorf, Germany) on 11 April 2008 in Art & Design.
This Lady Altar (1536) was made by Heinrich Douvermann of Dinslaken. The predella with a model of the Tree of Jesse is a masterpiece of handcraft (and, as far as I know, is composed of only one piece of wood). We can see various episodes of St. Mary's life, similar to the carvings of the Altar of Martyrs just a few steps away.
WOW! I'm totally lost for words, this is incredible!
11 Apr 2008 8:38am
@MaryB: I have yet to discover English Gothic!
A stunning masterpiece, excellent!
11 Apr 2008 1:23pm
@Michael: Den fand ich auch am beeindruckendsten, die 'Wurzel Jesse' im Sockel ist für mich ohne Vergleich.
Love carvings like this.
14 Apr 2008 9:55am
@Twelvebit: This one impressed me too the most. Especially that root in the socket is incredible work.
Pure art!
15 Apr 2008 3:29pm
@Brites: Yes, this one is really great, especially that root in the predella.
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