A South German painted wood relief late 16th century

depicting various Old and New Testament scenes, including Creation, the Annunciation, the Entombment, the Last Judgement, the Nativity, the Trinity, the Sermon on the Mount, the Ascension, the Resurrection, the Crucifixion, and Charon on the River Styx.

with Edward R. Lubin, Inc.

Refreshed polychromy. Vertical splits, some reinforced and restored, one visible on left half. Chips, rubbing, wear, and abrasions overall to polychromy, particularly to high points of relief. Frame with scattered scratches, abrasions, and worm.
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