High Altar of St Mary (frame figure)
wit stwosz (1447 – 1533)
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Church of St. Mary (Kraków, Poland)
Discover Kraków's St Mary’s Basilica, home to Veit Stoss’s breathtaking altarpiece and a poignant hourly trumpet call—a Gothic masterpiece embodying Poland’s history and artistry that you won’t want to miss. Explore its timeless beauty today!
About this artwork
- Title: High Altar of St Mary (frame figure)
- Artist: wit stwosz
- Year: 1477
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Church of St. Mary
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

