The "glasses apostle" painting in the altarpiece of the church of bad wildungen, germany. Painted by conrad von soest in 1403, "glasses apostle" is considered the oldest depiction of eyeglasses north of the alps. Object Type: painting, triptych. Genre: religious art. Date: 1403. Dimensions: height: 152 cm (59.8 in) ; width: 188 cm (74 in). Medium: tempera on panel. Collection: Saint Nikolaus parish church in Bad Wildungen. Conrad von Soest, 'Brillenapostel' (1403)
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