Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
General view with open main piece
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
St. Laurentius on the painted left wing of the open main piece, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
St. Sebald on the painted right wing of the open main piece
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photoPablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
St. Sebald on the painted right wing of the open main piece, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Predella
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Left wing of the predella, annunciation to Mary
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Predella main piece, wood carved birth of Christ
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Predella right wing: Circumcision of Christ
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Predella closed: Christ resurrected on the left, St. Mary on the right
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Main piece closed
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Main piece with date of 1510
photo 2015,
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
St. Sebastian, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photoTheo Noll
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
St. Andrew, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
St. Anthony, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
St. Anthony, detail with boar wearing a little bell to warn of the plague
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
St. Christopher, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Base of the altar, detail of the painting
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Theo Noll
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Christ as the Judge of the World
photo 2015,
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, central panel, angel with a lily, detail,
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, central panel, angel in the right upper corner, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, central panel, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, central panel, resurrection of the dead, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, central panel, resurrection of the dead, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, left panel, those blessed walk into Paradise
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, left wing, detail with angels
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, left picture, St. Peter with Adam and Eve
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, right picture, those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, right wing, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, right picture, detail with the abyss of hell
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, right picture, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, predella, the cloth of Veronica
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, predella, the cloth of Veronica, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
Wendelstein Three-Kings´ Altar
1510
Rear side of the altar, predella, angel, detail
Three Kings´ Altar with paintings by Hans Süß von Kulmbach.
The main piece of the altar screen shows the adoration of the three kings in a wood relief.
The wood carvings in the predella showing the birth of Christ are accompanied by the depiction of the annunciation in the left wing and by the depiction of the circumcision in the right wing.
When closed, the predella shows the resurrected Christ on the left and St. Mary on the right.
When closed, the main piece shows from left to right:
St. Sebastian, St. Andrew, St. Anthony, and St. Christopher.
The base shows on both sides of the predella painted columns, on the right complemented by two pewters.
On the rear side the Last Judgment is depicted in three parts with Christ as the Judge of the World in the center, those doomed to perdition on the right and the blessed ones on the left. This is supplemented by the depiction of the cloth of St. Veronica in the predella.
Left side: The Blessed are guided by Adam and Eve to St. Peter into Paradise.
Right side: Those doomed to perdition suffer the torments of hell.
Location: Wendelstein, St. George´s Church
Design: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
Realization: Kulmbach, Hans Süß von
photo 2015, Pablo de la Riestra
