Today, the main parish churches of St. Sebald and St. Lorenz in Nuremberg define the image of the splendor of the imperial city at the end of the Middle Ages. This volume additionally focuses on lesser-known aspects of architecture and visual arts from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Nuremberg still ranks among the cities with the richest and most artistically significant heritage from the late Middle Ages and early modern period, shaped by its economic importance, characterized by trade, craftsmanship, and early manufacturing. This was the foundation for the flourishing of the arts. The richly illustrated anthology provides numerous insights for a deeper engagement with this cultural heritage. Key topics include the former Teutonic Order Church of St. Jacob and, in particular, its significant high altar retable from the 14th century, as well as the examination of media aspects of works from the time of Dürer.