Altar mit der Schönen Maria von Regensburg

Albrecht Altdorfer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white artwork of an altar. The altar has a triangular pediment at the top with a circle in the middle. Below the pediment, an arch contains a relief sculpture of a man on a horse with a spear. The altar has two columns on either side. Inside the center of the altar is a large sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding a baby with a halo around her head. Angels are flying above her head. The altar has four smaller sculptures on either side. The sculpture on the top left appears to be a skeleton with a book and hourglass. The bottom left appears to be a woman holding a cup. The top right appears to be a man holding a spear. The bottom right appears to be a woman with a halo. The altar is ornately decorated with carvings and details throughout. The artwork is on a piece of paper with a rough texture.