Meisterwerke der Möbelkunst - Salzburg 1450–1500

What's it about?

The exhibition "Masterpieces of Furniture Art" at the Mining and Gothic Museum in Leogang presents, as a guest appearance of the Salzburg Museum, outstanding late Gothic furniture from Salzburg. Artfully carved, richly decorated, and partially gilded originals showcase the high craftsmanship of furniture making in the 15th century. The focus is on the gilded reliquary shrine from the Bürgerspitalskirche St. Blasius in Salzburg and a richly decorated choir stall from the pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard. Both are attributed to a workshop active around 1455 in Lungau, which may have later relocated to Salzburg. With their delicate tracery carvings, architectural forms, and detailed ornaments, these pieces are among the most beautiful surviving examples of late Gothic furniture art in the South German region. The exhibition demonstrates that these works are much more than everyday objects: they reflect religious ideas, extraordinary craftsmanship, and artistic expression from the late Middle Ages.

Where?

Bergbau- und Gotikmuseum Leogang
Hütten 10

Organiser: Bergbau- und Gotikmuseum Leogang