Marienaltar in Creglingen Open

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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.