Detail, geschnitzte Holzskulptur, Himmelfahrt der Hl. Maria Magdalena, von Tilman Riemenschneider, 1492, Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, München, Deutschland
4762 x 7384 px | 40,3 x 62,5 cm | 15,9 x 24,6 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
10. Mai 2022
Ort:
Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich, Germany
Weitere Informationen:
Among the major attractions of the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum is the largest and most important group of works by Tilman Riemenschneider, the most renowned sculptor of German Late Gothic art. One of the main highlights is the figure of St Mary Magdalene from the high altar of the church in Münnerstadt in Lower Franconia. This early work by Riemenschneider was created in 1490/92 and depicts the Magdalene performing her prayers in company of the heavenly hosts. Only a close-up view reveals how subtly the carver has differentiated the hair that covers the saint's naked body: from the delicate down around her knees and feet to the heavy, long curls that cover her loins. Tilman Riemenschneider (c. 1460 – 7 July 1531) was a German sculptor and woodcarver active in Würzburg from 1483. He was one of the most prolific and versatile sculptors of the transition period between late Gothic and Renaissance, a master in stone and limewood.
