Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Step into the enclosed choir area at the front of the church. The main al-
tarpiece, dating from 1479, features the 12 apostles flanking St. Clement (the
patron saint of Aarhus and sailors—his symbol is the anchor), St. Anne, and
John the Baptist. On top, Jesus is crowning Mary in heaven.
Headdownthestairstotheapseareabehindthealtar.Findthemodelofthe
altarpiece, which demonstrates how the polyptych (many-paneled altarpiece)
you just saw can be flipped to different scenes throughout the church year.
Also in this area, look for the fresco in the aisle (right of altar, facing win-
dows) that shows a three-part universe: heaven, earth (at Mass), and—under
