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Retable de Tahlheim by Meister des Obersteiner Altars

Retable de Tahlheim

Meister des Obersteiner Altars·1518

Historical Context

The Master of the Talheimer Altars, an anonymous painter identified by a characteristic work, created this composition around 1518. The work reflects the artistic conventions and devotional culture of the High Renaissance period, when religious painting served both public worship and private contemplation across Europe. Now held at Landesmuseum Württemberg, it demonstrates the artist's contribution to the rich visual culture of the early sixteenth century.

Technical Analysis

The panel demonstrates the refined Netherlandish technique with careful surface finish, luminous color, and the meticulous rendering characteristic of the artist's workshop production.

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Landesmuseum Württemberg

Hanover, Germany

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Quick Facts

Medium
Tempera on panel
Era
High Renaissance
Style
Northern Renaissance
Genre
Religious
Location
Landesmuseum Württemberg, Hanover
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