The altarpiece, also known as the St. Mary's Altarpiece, is located in St. Mary's Basilica in Krakow. It was made between 1477 and 1489 by Nuremberg sculptor and painter Veit Stoss (Wit Stwosz). It is one of the largest and most magnificent Gothic-style structures in the world. Veit Stoss altarpiece takes the form of a huge cabinet with four wings, measuring 13 meters long and 11 meters wide. The paintings and sculptures present numerous scenes from the life of Mary and Jesus, accompanied by saints and apostles. There are more than 200 carved figures, and the largest are more than 3 meters high. Interestingly, the figures of the apostles have the faces of the people of Cracow at the time, often depicted very realistically, with any imperfections or deformities. The gilded figures are also characterized by a unique arrangement of the folds of their robes, the so-called broken style. In addition to the portrait of the townspeople in one of the scenes on the altar, one can also find a self-portrait of Veit Stoss himself. The altar of Veit Stoss was funded by the burghers of Krakow, represented by the City Council at a cost of 2808 florins, which was equivalent to the annual budget of the city. During World War II, the altar was taken away by the Nazis, but fortunately it was found in Nuremberg and returned to Krakow in 1946. The last conservation of the altarpiece took place in 2021 and now it can be admired, like the medieval inhabitants of Krakow had the opportunity to do.