18 The Annunciation retable with acanthus tendrils, the cranked zones of the frieze above the columns are decorated with filled vases, additionally “diamonds” or narrow lozenges can be found on the sides of the predella (Fig. 16, 17). All carved parts, including the mouldings, have a uniform water-based gilding and are set against light grey-blue matte background surfaces (Fig. 18). Various coniferous types of wood were found to have been used for the woodwork of the structure. Beams, boards and mouldings of the functional part of the structure are made of fir (Abies alba Mill.) and spruce (Picea abies Karst.). 21 The sculptural parts of the demi-columns and the ornamental applications are made of light, dense poplar wood (Populus spec.), which serves well for carving. Interestingly, the wood species used for similar ogee mouldings in the architrave, broken pediment, and the rhombus ornaments vary. Some of the them are made of coniferous wood and some of poplar. These differences were not relevant to the woodworkers, as the gilding and painting was planned from the outset. Fig. 15: Annunciation retable, measurement; H: 6,28 m
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