Leinberger’s reliefs are noteworthy for the innovative use of spatial effects, a characteristic undoubtedly derived from contemporary artists such as Albrecht Altdorfer. In Leinberger’s Lamentation, Mary’s garment spills over the stage-like setting of the lower frame, creating a connection with the viewer. By contrast, the lightly carved, atmospheric landscape depicting the city of Jerusalem pushes the background into the distance.
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