the altarpiece at the church in the village of St. Wolfgang, Austria
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Oil on canvas
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Fine Art Profession(s):
Painting Sculpture
Biography
Pacher is a painter and sculptor. His work shares characteristics with that of painters such as Andrea Mantegna; however, German influences are also evident, especially in his wood sculpture. His most famous piece is the Altarpiece of St. Wolfgang which was commissioned for Abbot Benedict Eck of Mondsee in 1471 and completed in 1481.
