SPLENDOR. ST. MARY'S ALTAR BY VEIT STOSS

Discover the monumental beauty of Veit Stoss's St. Mary's Altar in a new light! This unique album is a journey through the details of the masterpiece, captured with unprecedented precision. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history and iconography of this extraordinary monument, thanks to the texts of eminent researchers and experts on the subject.

• Monumental photos of the altar in macrophotography
• Texts by eminent researchers and experts on the subject
• Complete bibliography of Veit Stoss and St. Mary's Altar
• Reproductions of 44 works by Veit Stoss from around the world
• Calendar of the artist's life and work
• Exclusive edition in a cardboard case

The album "Splendor. St. Mary's Altar by Veit Stoss" is the result of the work of Andrzej Nowakowski, who, thanks to advances in digital photography, presented Veit Stoss's work in a way that has never been possible before. Macrophotographs, general and detailed plans, taken using professional lighting and lifts, show the altar in a completely new light. This photographic documentation is an invaluable source for researchers and art lovers, allowing them to reach places and details that remain inaccessible without specialized equipment.

The publication also includes texts by eminent experts on the subject. Prof. Piotr Skubiszewski places Veit Stoss in the context of 15th-century art, comparing him with other outstanding artists of the era. Prof. Jerzy Gadomski draws the historical background of the creation of the work and its connection with the theological thought of the era. Dr. habil. Grażyna Jurkowlaniec analyzes the current state of research and the reception of the Krakow retable. Marian Zaczyński prepared an extensive bibliography of Veit Stoss and St. Mary's Altar, including both scientific works and fiction, popular literature, essays, literature for children and young people, and films. This bibliography, in electronic form on a CD-ROM, shows the history of the artist's and his work's presence in Polish and foreign consciousness.

The album also contains reproductions of 44 works by Veit Stoss or attributed to him, located in museums and churches around the world, collected and described by Jan Sadkiewicz. Among them are works that were attributed to the master only in the 21st century. Jan Sadkiewicz is also the author of the calendar of Veit Stoss's life and work. This unique edition, bound in a cardboard case, is a real treat for collectors and art lovers who want to explore the secrets of one of the most important works in the history of Polish culture.