Claus Bergs Altertavle - Domkirken - Odense, Danmark - Wooden Church Artefacts on Waymarking.com

Claus Bergs altertavle I Odense Domkirke er fra 1515-25. Den er udført i udskåret, malet og forgyldt egetræ og måler 490 x 604 cm.
Den rigt ornamenterede, malede og forgyldte tavle er forsynet med en talrig skare af figurer. I midterfeltet grupperet omkring den korsfæstede Jesus og på sidefløjene i scener fra Jesu lidelseshistorie.
Claus Berg (1475-1532) var tysk-dansk billedskærer, billedhugger og maler, født i Lübeck.
Claus Bergs hovedværk og eneste sikre arbejde er den mægtige tredelte sengotiske altertavle i Odense Domkirke


Claus Berg's altarpiece in Odense Cathedral is from 1515-25. It is made of carved, painted and gilded oak.
The richly ornamented, painted and gilded altar piece is provided with a numerous group of characters. In the middle field grouped around the crucified Jesus and on the side wings in scenes from Jesus' suffering story.
Claus Berg (1475-1532) was a German-Danish carver, sculptor and painter, born in Lübeck.
Claus Berg's main work and only sure work is the mighty three-part Late Gothic altarpiece in Odense Cathedral


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Approximate age of artefact (Year): 1515-25 Relevant website: [Web Link] Times available for viewing: 10 am - 5 pm Entrance fee (if applicable), local currency: 0

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