UNKNOWN MASTER, altarpiece painter
(15th century)

Altarpiece of Virgin Mary

c. 1470
Wood
Roman Catholic Church, Szepesszombat

In the central chest of the altarpiece the figure of Virgin Mary (height 143 cm) can be seen surrounded by Sts Dorothy and Margaret at her right, and Sts Catherine and Barbara at her left (height 65 cm each). Four panels (79 x 62 cm each) on the open wings, and two panels (124 x 77,5 cm) on the closed wings depict scenes of the life of Mary.


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