Wettenhauser Hochaltar: Darbringung im Tempel Rückseite: ehemals Relief mit Anbetung der Hirten

The Wettenhauser High Altar was Martin Schaffner's largest documented commission, completed for the Premonstratensian abbey of Weissenau around 1515–24. The Presentation in the Temple panel fulfils the Marian cycle standard in Premonstratensian iconographic programs, which emphasised Mary's institutional role in salvation history from her own dedication to the Temple through to the Purification. The reverse's original relief of the Adoration of the Shepherds has been lost, leaving only Schaffner's painted panel as evidence of the altarpiece's double programme.

Schaffner's Presentation uses a tall architectural interior that owes debts to Flemish models — possibly derived from knowledge of Rogier van der Weyden altarpiece compositions through print or drawing. The deep red and gold vestments of the high priest anchor the central axis, with cooler blues in the flanking crowd.