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A tree stump in this artwork sits next to two fallen soldiers and points towards a figure in the sky surrounded by an orange halo. In this artwork, a man standing on a pillar adorned with foliage is attacked through a window by a demon. An angel in this artwork holds a bow at the wrong end while playing a viola da gamba in front of a concert of colorful beings. In this artwork, (-5[1])a lamb holds a cross next to John the Baptist and the words (-5[1])“He must increase, but I must decrease.” (10[1])This artwork’s interior includes several (-5[1])large wooden sculptures by Nikolaus Hagenauer. This artwork was created for the Monastery of St. Anthony, whose specialty (10[1])in ergotism care is seen in the sores on the crucified Jesus (10[1])in its central panel. (10[1])For 10 points, name this altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald. ■END■ (10[2])

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