Михаил Пахер, 1435 – 1498

Михаил Пахер: The 44 Most Famous Paintings

Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome (1483) is the most famous painting by Михаил Пахер, held by the Alte Pinakothek in Minhen. Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Augustine and St Gregory (1483) and St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Resurrection of Lazarus (1479) are the next two works the world knows best. From the 44 works of Михаил Пахер in our catalogue, here are the 44 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated октобар 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portrait of Михаил Пахер
Михаил Пахер · 1435 – 1498
Born · died
1435 – 1498, Falzes
Movement
Northern renaissance
Works in our catalogue
44
Most famous
Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome (1483)
Most works at
Parish Church

Top 10: Михаил Пахер's best-known paintings

Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome (1483) by Михаил Пахер
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Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome

1483 · Acrylic On Canvas · Alte Pinakothek, Minhen

Michael Pacher’s Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St. Jerome, completed in 1483, isn't merely a painting; it’s an immersive theatrical experience rendered in oil on wood panel. Created during a pivotal moment in European art – bridging the Gothic and burgeoning Renaissance – this altarpiece transcends its religious function to become a profound meditation on faith, suffering, and the very nature of divine inspiration. Pacher, a Tyrolean artist born amidst…

Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Augustine and St Gregory (1483) by Михаил Пахер
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Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Augustine and St Gregory

1483 · Oil On Panel · Alte Pinakothek, Minhen

The Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: A Synthesis of Gothic Tradition and Renaissance Innovation Michael Pacher’s “Altarpiece of the Church Fathers,” completed in 1483 for the Neustift Monastery near Brixen, South Tyrol, stands as a testament to the transformative artistic currents sweeping across Central Europe during the late fifteenth century. More than just a devotional image, it represents a pivotal moment in art history—a harmonious blend of Gothic sensibilities and…

St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Resurrection of Lazarus (1479) by Михаил Пахер
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St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Resurrection of Lazarus

1479 · Oil On Panel · Parish Church, St. Wolfgang

The air in the scene feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and ancient stone. At the center, a figure of divine authority reaches into the darkness of a tomb to pull a man back from the silence of death. Lazarus emerges, his body a pale contrast against the muted tones of the surrounding architecture. Around him, a crowd of thirteen souls gathers, their faces etched with the sudden,…

Mary of Burgundy (1490) by Михаил Пахер
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Mary of Burgundy

1490 · Oil On Panel · Heinz Kisters Collection, Kreuzlingen

A woman gazes directly at the viewer, her presence defined by a stark, monochromatic palette. She wears a dark dress that absorbs the light, contrasted by a gold necklace that catches a subtle glint. Her long hair falls around a face marked by a steady, unblinking stare. Behind her, a clock hangs upon the wall, a quiet marker of time within the composition. The work utilizes a black and white…

Saint Ambrose from Milan (1480) by Михаил Пахер
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Saint Ambrose from Milan

1480 · Tempera On Panel · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije, Minhen

The panel known as Saint Ambrose from Milan emerges from the intricate layers of the Altarpiece of the Church Fathers. Painted by Michael Pacher, this work captures a moment of profound spiritual connection. It exists as one of the four sections of a larger, complex structure designed to honor the great Doctors of the Western Church. The saint appears caught in a state of divine inspiration, a scene that breathes…

Laurentius Altar: The Death of Mary (1462) by Михаил Пахер
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Laurentius Altar: The Death of Mary

1462 · Tempera On Panel · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije, Minhen

The Laurentius Altar: The Death of Mary by Michael Pacher captures a moment of heavy stillness. Created about 1462, the work centers on the Dormition of the Virgin. She lies at the heart of the scene, a figure of quiet transition. Around her, the apostles gather in a dense, crowded assembly. Their presence forms a ring of mourning, each face etched with the weight of the passing. The air in…

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Coronation of the Virgin (1471) by Михаил Пахер
#16

Coronation of the Virgin

1471 · Parish Church

In the quiet, hallowed atmosphere of the late fifteenth century, Michael Pacher breathed life into wood and pigment to create Coronation of the Virgin, a masterpiece that serves…

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The Engagement of Virgin (1495) by Михаил Пахер
#17

The Engagement of Virgin

1495 · Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

In the quiet, hallowed atmosphere of late fifteenth-century Europe, Michael Pacher’s “The Engagement of the Virgin” emerged as a profound bridge between two worlds. Completed in 1495, this…

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Annunciation (1465) by Михаил Пахер
#18

Annunciation

1465 · Alte Pinakothek

To stand before an image like this depiction of the Annunciation is to step across the threshold of time itself, into a moment suspended between the earthly and…

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St Catherine (1465) by Михаил Пахер
#19

St Catherine

1465 · Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum

This panel, titled St Catherine, was created by Michael Pacher about 1465. It is a significant component of a larger religious structure, specifically functioning as part of the…

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St Lawrence Distributing the Alms (1465) by Михаил Пахер
#33

St Lawrence Distributing the Alms

1465 · Alte Pinakothek

Michael Pacher’s “St Lawrence Distributing the Alms,” painted in 1465-70, isn't merely a depiction of a biblical scene; it’s a meticulously crafted microcosm of late medieval society and…

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The subjects Михаил Пахер painted most

The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

Where to see Михаил Пахер's paintings

The 7 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Михаил Пахер Paintings from this list
Parish Church, St. WolfgangParish Church St. Wolfgang 10 St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Resurrection of Lazarus, Coronation of the Virgin, St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Circumcision
Alte Pinakothek, MinhenAlte Pinakothek Minhen 7 Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome, Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Augustine and St Gregory, Annunciation
Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije, MinhenBavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije Minhen 6 Saint Ambrose from Milan, Laurentius Altar: The Death of Mary, Church Fathers Altar, Outer Wing: Disputation of Saint Augustine with the Heretics
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, BečÖsterreichische Galerie Belvedere Beč 2 The Engagement of Virgin, Flagellation
Heinz Kisters Collection, KreuzlingenHeinz Kisters Collection Kreuzlingen 1 Mary of Burgundy
Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum, InnsbruckTiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum Innsbruck 1 St Catherine
National Gallery, LondonNational Gallery London 1 The Virgin and Child Enthroned with Angels and Saints

Михаил Пахер through the decades: one masterpiece for each

  1. 1460s
  2. 1470s
    St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Resurrection of Lazarus (1479) by Михаил Пахер
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    St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Resurrection of Lazarus

    Age 35 – 44 · Parish Church

    The air in the scene feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and ancient stone. At the center, a figure of divine authority reaches into the darkness…

  3. 1480s
    Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome (1483) by Михаил Пахер
    #1 of 44

    Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome

    Age 45 – 54 · Alte Pinakothek

    Michael Pacher’s Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St. Jerome, completed in 1483, isn't merely a painting; it’s an immersive theatrical experience rendered in oil on wood panel. Created…

  4. 1490s
    Mary of Burgundy (1490) by Михаил Пахер
    Rank 4 / 44

    Mary of Burgundy

    Age 55 – 63 · Heinz Kisters Collection

    A woman gazes directly at the viewer, her presence defined by a stark, monochromatic palette. She wears a dark dress that absorbs the light, contrasted by a gold…

Михаил Пахер's paintings: frequently asked questions

What is the most famous Михаил Пахер painting?Show the answer

Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome (1483), Alte Pinakothek, Minhen. Next come Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Augustine and St Gregory (1483) and St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Resurrection of Lazarus (1479).

At what age did Михаил Пахер paint Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome?Show the answer

48 years old: Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome dates from 1483 and Михаил Пахер was born in 1435.

Which are the 10 most famous Михаил Пахер paintings?Show the answer

Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Jerome, Altarpiece of the Church Fathers: St Augustine and St Gregory, St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Resurrection of Lazarus, Mary of Burgundy, Saint Ambrose from Milan, Saint Lawrence before Emperor Decius, Laurentius Altar: The Death of Mary, St. Peter, Pope Sixtus II. bids farewell to St. Lawrence and St. Paul. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many paintings by Михаил Пахер are there?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 44 works by Михаил Пахер, dated from 1462 to 1495.

Where can I see the most famous Михаил Пахер paintings?Show the answer

Most of them are in Parish Church (St. Wolfgang), Alte Pinakothek (Minhen) and Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije (Minhen). The table above lists the museums one by one.

In which period did Михаил Пахер paint the best-known works?Show the answer

In 1470s: 12 of the 44 works on this page date from then, among them St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Resurrection of Lazarus.

What is the earliest famous Михаил Пахер painting, and the latest?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Laurentius Altar: The Death of Mary (1462), the latest The Engagement of Virgin (1495).

What subjects did Михаил Пахер paint?Show the answer

Altarpiece (9), Saints (7) and Religious scene (7), among the 44 works on this page.

What did Михаил Пахер paint on, and with what?Show the answer

Oil On Panel: 7 of the 44 works on this page.

Which movement does Михаил Пахер's art belong to?Show the answer

Northern renaissance, as the paintings on this page show.

What Михаил Пахер paintings does the Parish Church hold?Show the answer

St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Resurrection of Lazarus, Coronation of the Virgin and St Wolfgang Altarpiece: Circumcision are among the 10 works on this page held by the Parish Church, St. Wolfgang.

Where can I buy a Михаил Пахер reproduction?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

Михаил Пахер: biography

Tirolski most između svetova

Mihael Paher, rođen oko 1435. godine u alpskim preddelima Bolzana, predstavlja ključnu figuru u tranziciji sa gotičke umetnosti ka buđenju duha renesanse na nemačkom govornom području. On nije bio samo umetnik; bio je to majstor zanatlija koji je neprimetno spajao slikarstvo i vajarstvo, arhitekturu i najsitnije detalje, stvarajući oltare koji nisu bili puki religiozni predmeti, već prostrani, uronjeni svetovi vere i pripovestdanja. Iako njegov rani život ostaje obavijen velom misterije — detalji o njegovom početnom obrazovanju su retki — jasno je da je Paher posedovao urođeni talenat negovan umetničkim strujama koje su proticale kroz Tirol sredinom rš XV veka. Njegovo putovanje dobilo je odlučnu prekretnicu posetom Padovi u Italiji, gde se susreo sa revolucionarnim freskama Andrea Mantegne. Ovo iskustvo se pokazalo transformativnim, prožimajući njegov rad novootkrivenim razumevanjem perspektive i prostorne kompozicije — elementima koji će ga izdvojiti od mnogih njegovih savremenika.

Oltar Svetog Vojteha: Otkrivanje remek-dela

Paherova reputacija najčvršće počiva na veličanstvenom Oltaru Svetog Vojteha, nastavljenom između 1471. i 1481. godine za hram posvećen veneciji u Austriji. Ovo nije jednostavno slika; to je složeni poliptih, višepanelno remek-delo dizajnirano da se otvara poput svetog narativa. Inovativni dizajn oltara omogućava tri različita prikaza: jedan za svakodnevnu molitvu, drugi, raskošniji, za nedeljne obred, i potpuno raširenu verziju rezervisanu za velike praznike. Svaka konfiguracija otkriva različite scene iz života Isusa i Device Marije, kulminirajući u zadivljujućem centralnom panelu koji prikazuje Krunisanje Device Marije kao Kraljice nebeske — vajarstvu izradnjenu scenu koja zrači božanskom veličinom. Spoljne krilice prikazuju epizode iz života samog Svetog Vojteha, zaštitnika hodočasnika i zanatlija. Istoričari sugerišu da je njegov brat, Fridrih Paher, mogao doprineti slikanjem nekih od spoljnih panela, što naglašava kolektivni duh unutar radionice. Ono što zaista izdvaja ovo delo jeste njegova ogromna veličina, složenost i zapanjujući nivo detalja, kako u slikarskim elementima, tako i u zamršeno isklesanim figurama. To je svedočanstvo Paherove sposobnosti da istovremeno vlada višim umetničkim disciplinama.

Spajanje disciplina: Slikarstvo, vajarstvo i arhitektonska vizija

Pored Oltara Svetog Vojteha, Paher je demonstrirao svoju jedinstvenu sintezu umetničkih formi u delima kao što je Oltar Crvenih otaca, završen oko 1483. godine za manastir Nojstift. Ovde je majstorito zamaglila granice između slikarstva i vajarstva, kreirajući jedinstveno umetničko iskustvo. Monumentalne figure Crvenih otaca kao da izranjaju iz svojih niša, prožete opipljivim osećajem prisustva. Paherova veština u manipulisanju svetlom i senkom dodatno pojačava ovaj efekat, pružajući dubinu i realizam kompoziciji. On nije samo prikazivao prostor; on ga je *stvarao* unutar okvira strukture oltara. Ovaj inovativni pristup značajno je uticao na naredne generacije umetnika u Severnoj Evropi, koji su nastojali da oponašaju njegovu sposobnost integracije različitih tehnika u kohezivnu celinu.

Nasleđe i trajni uticaj

Do 1467. godine, Paher je uspostavio uspešnu radionicu u Bruneku, postajući istaknuta figura tirolske umetničke scene. Primao je narudžbine raznih religioznih redova, uključujući franciscane u Salcburgu oko 1484. godine. Nažalost, mnogi od njegovih radova su izgubljeni ili oštećeni tokom vremena usled sukoba i prirodnih katastrofa — što je setan podsetnik na krhkost umetničkog nasleđa. Uprkos ovim gubicima, preživela remek-dela stoje kao trajni dokazi Paherovog izuzetnog talenta i inovativnog duha. Bio je pravi pionir, uspešno premošćujući jaz između ekspresivnih formi severnog gotičkog umetništva i novonastalih principa italijanske renesansne slike. Njegovo nasleđe ne leži samo u lepoti i tehničkoj briljantnosti njegovih dela, već i u sposobnosti da stvori jedinstven, lični stil koji i vekovima kasnije nastavlja da očarava i inspiriše posmatrače. Paherov rad predstavlja ključni trenutak u istoriji umetnosti — vreme kada su se tradicija i inovacija spojile, dajući doğum novim umetničkim mogućnostima.

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