Allerheiligenaltar, rechter Flügel: Gestalten der Lauretanischen Litanei Rückseite: Auferstehung Christi, hll. Johannes und Paulus

Hans Burgkmair the Elder's treatment of this sacred subject in 1507 exemplifies the central role of religious painting in the High Renaissance. Hans Burgkmair the Elder approaches the subject with characteristic reverence and technical skill, creating an image that would have resonated deeply with contemporary viewers. Created during the High Renaissance, this work belongs to a period of supreme artistic confidence, when painters commanded the full range of perspective, anatomy, color, and composition.

Hans Burgkmair the Elder employs skilled technique and careful observation to convey the spiritual gravity of the subject. The treatment of the figures shows careful study of earlier masters, while the palette and lighting create the devotional atmosphere the subject demands.