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The Oberried Altarpiece is a German Renaissance altarpiece painted by Hans Holbein the Younger around 1521 to 1522 for members of the Oberried family in Freiburg. Two surviving wing panels, now in Freiburg Minster, depict the Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi and include donor portraits within the sacred scenes. The panels are studied for Holbein's precise portraiture, carefully modeled figures, architectural detail, and integration of private commemoration with Christian devotional imagery.
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Who painted the Oberried Altarpiece?
The Oberried Altarpiece was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger, one of the most important German Renaissance artists, around 1521 to 1522. Holbein is also famous for his portraits of the English court under Henry VIII.
Where can you see the Oberried Altarpiece today?
The two surviving wing panels are housed in Freiburg Minster in Freiburg, Germany. They depict the Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi and include portraits of members of the Oberried family who commissioned the work.
What is depicted on the Oberried Altarpiece panels?
The surviving panels show the Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi, with donor portraits of the Oberried family members integrated into the religious scenes. The compositions reflect Holbein's mastery of Northern Renaissance detail and spatial arrangement.
When was the Oberried Altarpiece created?
The altarpiece was created around 1521 to 1522, during Holbein's period in Basel before he moved permanently to England. This places it near the end of his early career in German-speaking Europe.
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