Standing Bishop 1505

This polychromed lindenwood sculpture of a standing bishop, created by Tilman Riemenschneider in 1505, exemplifies the artist's mastery of Late Gothic style. Riemenschneider, renowned for his wood carvings, imbued the figure with a sense of realism and piety, evident in the detailed drapery and expressive face. The bishop's miter and robes, richly adorned with gold leaf, showcase the artist's skill in polychromy, a technique that imbues the sculpture with a vibrant and decorative quality. The figure, originally part of an altarpiece, would have been a powerful devotional image for its original audience.