Marian altar
Location: Right branch (south)
Dating: 1786
Material / type: wood, Corinthian structure, Josephine-classical carved decoration
Artist / manufacturer: Veit Königer (possibly with Josef Königer or Josef Pogner)
The altarpiece shows the Holy Family (“Holy Change”). The side figures are Archangel Michael with a flaming sword and scales and John the Baptist in fur clothing. In the altar excerpt, the instruments of suffering held by angels and putti refer to the Passion of Christ and establish a thematic connection to the cross altar opposite.
Dating: 1786
Material / type: wood, Corinthian structure, Josephine-classical carved decoration
Artist / manufacturer: Veit Königer (possibly with Josef Königer or Josef Pogner)
The altarpiece shows the Holy Family (“Holy Change”). The side figures are Archangel Michael with a flaming sword and scales and John the Baptist in fur clothing. In the altar excerpt, the instruments of suffering held by angels and putti refer to the Passion of Christ and establish a thematic connection to the cross altar opposite.