Who created the piece shown below? The Holy Blood Altar at the Saint James church in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. The carving depicts the Last Supper. a. Durer b. Riemenschneider c. Rothenberg d. Krug

Tilman Riemenschneider

The contract Tilman Riemenschneider received for creating the Holy Blood Altar in 1501 was very specific about this part of the altar. The cross had to be mounted on a column held in place by two kneeling angels. On their sides, a depiction of the Virgin Mary and the angel Gabriel announcing an angelic greeting.

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You do not see contemporary artist using chiaroscuro as much anymore, because it was used at a time when there were only candles and firelight for nighttime illumination. many of the paintings that used chiaroscuro did so to depict people who were around candlelight. this to illuminate their forms and create a dramatic effect. because we have modern electricity and light, the technique isn't seen as frequently in present day art.