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Marienaltar in Creglingen Open

April 13, 2020 by Henk Bekker

Marienaltar in Creglingen Open

The four low relief carvings on the side wings of the Mary altar are clockwise from bottom left:

Annunciation — the archangel Gabriel informs Mary that she is pregnant with the son of God.

Visitation — Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with the later John the Baptist.

Nativity — Jesus is carved remarkably small, often the baby is oversized in these works.

Presentation — Jesus is presented in the temple. Note the dove in Josef’s hand — not the holy spirit but rather the offering of the poor.

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