Der St.-Wolfgang-Altar von Michael Pacher in St. Wolfgang am Wolfgangsee

The St. Wolfgang Altar, a masterpiece of late Gothic woodcarving and panel painting, was originally commissioned by the local pilgrimage church in St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut around 1471. Michael Pacher, the Tyrolean artist who executed the work, synthesized Northern European realism with Italian perspective techniques to create an immersive, multi-layered visual narrative. This particular 1998 publication serves as a scholarly monograph dedicated to documenting the altar’s complex structural components and the intricate theological themes depicted in its central shrine and wings.

This edition was produced to provide a comprehensive visual record of the altar, often utilizing professional photography to capture the nuance of Pacher's gilded woodwork and tempera surfaces. It acts as an essential reference for art historians studying the transition into the Renaissance in the Alpine region. The volume is regarded for its academic rigor, offering detailed technical analysis that complements the spiritual and historical context of the altar as a pinnacle of medieval devotional art.