St. Wolfgang Altarpiece

The St. Wolfgang Altarpiece is a beautifully detailed religious painting created by the master artist Michael Pacher around 1491. It’s an elaborate wood panel artwork designed as a church altar, depicting scenes from the life of Saint Wolfgang and important Christian themes. Its intricate carvings, vibrant colors, and dynamic figures exemplify late Gothic craftsmanship, blending painting and sculpture. The altarpiece served both as a devotional focal point and a storytelling piece, inspiring worshipers with its detailed imagery and spiritual symbolism, demonstrating artistic skill and religious devotion of the period.