Galtür

Our Lady on the main altar of the parish church of Galtür, a village and ski resort in the Paznaun valley in Tyrol, Austria.

The image of Mary is venerated under the title Advocate of the Poor and has attracted pilgrims since medieval times. In 1622 it survived a fire that destroyed most of the village and the church. No doubt this was seen as a miracle.

The richly decorated altar is a fine example of rococo, also referred to as late-baroque. Rococo is a late 18th century style in which artists became increasingly more playful and ornate, as displayed by the many putti adorning the altar.

Benediction