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17-Nov-2012 T.A.LeRoy

The High Altar

Oberammergau, Germany

One of the masterpieces of Franz Xaver Schmaedl. The Altar painting was done by Matthaeus Guenther.
The painting expresses the significance of the Rosary. At the lower left of the painting the
parish and Confraternity of the Rosary are pictured. The bale is offered to the Queen of the Rosary as gift from the village.
Figures: Peter and Paul (inside), St. Joseph with the divine child and Joachim (outside).


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Sam_C04-Mar-2013 06:08
Excellent work, great and beautiful details! V++
Carol Rollins03-Mar-2013 14:54
So rich and ornate. You really captured the magnificence of this high altar.
Graeme03-Mar-2013 10:53
Truly amazing interior details my friend.BBV
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