Question

who created the piece shown below?

a. durer
b. riemenschneider
c. rothenberg

Explanation:

Identify the artwork

The image shows a detailed wooden relief carving of the Last Supper. This is the central panel of the Altar of the Holy Blood (Heilig-Blut-Altar), located in St. James's Church in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany.

Identify the artist

The Altar of the Holy Blood was carved by the famous German Renaissance sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider between 1499 and 1505.

Match with options

The options provided are:

• a. Durer
• b. Riemenschneider
• c. Rothenburg (which is the location, not the artist)

Therefore, the correct option is b. Riemenschneider.

Answer:

• a. Durer
• b. Riemenschneider (Correct answer)
• c. Rothenburg