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High Altar of St. Ulrich und Afra, Augsburg (Baroque Nativity Scene)

Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte

Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte
Munich, Germany

This image depicts the high altar of the church St. Ulrich und Afra in Augsburg, Germany. The altar is a large, ornate structure featuring numerous sculptures and carvings, likely dating from the Baroque period. The central scene appears to represent the Nativity, with figures of Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus visible. Above the Nativity scene, a multitude of angels and other figures are depicted, culminating in a representation of the Holy Trinity at the very top. The altar is surrounded by large windows, which provide ample lighting to the scene.

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  • Title: High Altar of St. Ulrich und Afra, Augsburg (Baroque Nativity Scene)
Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte
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