Stadt- und Multschermuseum
Museum | Sterzing | Trentino-Alto Adige | Italy
The City and Multscher Museum in Vipiteno, South Tyrol, is an important cultural center dedicated to the history and art of the region. It is located in the Deutschhaus, a historic building that once served as a commandery of the Teutonic Order. The museum is divided into two main areas: the Multscher Museum and the City Museum.
Multscher Museum
The Multscher Museum is dedicated to the Ulm artist Hans Multscher, a significant representative of late Gothic art. At the center of the collection are the winged altarpieces created by Multscher between 1456 and 1459 for the parish church of "Our Lady in the Moss" in Vipiteno. These panel paintings are among the most outstanding works of the Ulm master, depicting scenes from the life of Mary and the Passion of Christ. The altar was one of the largest and most expensive altars in the Tyrolean region and is considered a masterpiece of late Gothic art. After the church was redesigned in 1779, the panels were removed and forgotten. It was not until the end of the 19th century that they were rediscovered and transferred to the museum.
City Museum
The City Museum offers a comprehensive insight into the history and culture of Vipiteno. It houses a collection of historical maps, city views, documents, and murals that document the development of the city and its guilds. The baroque rooms of the museum, adorned with ceiling frescoes and stuccowork, are particularly noteworthy. A highlight is the Church of St. Elizabeth of the Teutonic Order, built in the 18th century and decorated with a dome fresco by the Augsburg master Matthäus Günther and stuccowork by Anton Gigl from Innsbruck.
Significance of the Museum
The City and Multscher Museum plays a central role in preserving and transmitting the cultural heritage of Vipiteno and South Tyrol. It offers visitors the opportunity to delve into the history and art of the region and trace the development of the city from its origins to the present day. Through changing exhibitions and events, the museum promotes dialogue between the past and present and contributes to the cultural enrichment of the region.
