High Altar of the Dominican Church in Frankfurt by Hans Holbein the Elder

High Altar of the Dominican Church in Frankfurt 1501

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Hans Holbein the Elder's "High Altar of the Dominican Church in Frankfurt" (1501) is a monumental altarpiece that originally adorned the Dominican Church in Frankfurt, Germany. Now housed in the Städel Museum, this piece is a prime example of the Northern Renaissance style, showcasing intricate details and a focus on realistic depictions of figures and scenes. The altarpiece is composed of multiple panels, portraying scenes from the Passion of Christ, including the arrest of Christ, the scourging of Christ, and the crucifixion. The artwork exhibits vivid colors, meticulous brushwork, and a sense of drama, immersing viewers in the emotional weight of the story.

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stadelmuseum over 1 year ago

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When the Frankfurt Dominicans needed a new high altar shortly before 1500, they summoned Hans Holbein the Elder from Augsburg along with his assistants. Consisting of a central section probably featuring sculptures, two wings – each painted on both sides – and a predella, the retable they created could be opened out twice. The predella and the paintings revealed by the first opening recounted the Passion from the Entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. When the fronts and backs of the wings were separated in the early nineteenth century, the Entombment scene was lost.