# Golden Altar of Sant'Ambrogio \(front, detail\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [UNKNOWN GOLDSMITH, Italian](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-goldsmith-italian-r6f3ba2c423700e>)
- Date: 0801-0850
- Technique: Gold

## Commentary

The picture shows the central part of the front of the altar. Christ is enthroned in the centre of the cross surrounded by the twelve Apostles and the symbols of the Four Evangelists.

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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)