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Altarpiece of Veit Stoss in Kraków is unveiled

1477 CE · Poland, Europe · Culture

Altarpiece of Veit Stoss in Kraków is unveiled
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The Altarpiece by Veit Stoss, also St. Mary's Altar, is a large Gothic altarpiece and a national treasure of Poland. It is located behind the high altar of St. Mary's Basilica in the city of Kraków. The altarpiece was carved between 1477 and 1489 by the German-born sculptor Veit Stoss who lived and worked in the city for over 20 years.

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