Name

Altarpiece of the high altar

Origins

Unknown

Date

18th century.

Place of conservation

Church of Saint-Martin-Bellevue, Haute-Savoie, France.

Dimensions

5,45 m (width) x 7 m (height) x 0,80 m (depth).

Materials

Polychromed and golden glided wood.

Description

Altarpiece in carved, painted, and gilded wood, composed of three tiers. The lower section houses a tabernacle adorned with twisted columns and angel heads. In the central register, three statues of saints, including Saint Martin, are arranged between symbolic columns. The upper section depicts the Assumption of the Virgin, surrounded by putti and flaming urns. The ensemble is dominated by green, blue, gold, and brown tones.