Dresden Altarpiece, overall view 1496

The "Dresden Altarpiece" is a triptych painting by Albrecht Durer, completed in 1496. This work displays the characteristic detailed realism of the Northern Renaissance, evident in the intricate details of the figures and the meticulously rendered landscape. The central panel depicts the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, surrounded by angels, while the side panels feature St. Anthony and a nude young man, both positioned against a background of angels. The altarpiece is housed in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany. This work exemplifies Durer's mastery of oil painting and his exploration of religious themes in a new, more naturalistic style.