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Grünewald, Isenheim Altarpiece

Mathis Nithart (or Gothart), known as Matthias Grünewald (painter), Nikolaus of Haguenau (sculptor), The Isenheim Altarpiece, 1512–16, oil and tempera on limewood panels, 376 x 668 cm (Musée Unterlinden, Colmar, France)

speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker.
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