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Christmas in Painting: A 15th Century Tyrolese Altarpiece

I took the photo below during my visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington in London in 2008. What we see is the Brixen Altarpiece, produced between 1500 and 1510. It comes from the Italian part of Tyrole, and the style is said to be related to that of the Hans Klocker workshop who was active in Brixen (Bressanone) at the end of the 15th c. On the sides we see the story of Our Lady, particularly on the right we see Nativity (top) and Adoration of the Magi (bottom). In the middle Mary appears enthroned with Jesus, both flanked by donors and saints (St John the Baptist and St Florian). The predella (a panel below) depicts four females saints, St Barbara, St Dorothy, St Catherine, and St Margaret.

And you can listen to a full story of the altarpiece over at V&A’s website.

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The Brixen Altarpiece, 1500-1510, Italy (Victoria and Albert Museum, London)
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