Matthias Grunewald was one of the greatest German painters of his age famous for his works on religious themes .
The following statement best describes Matthias Grunewald's approach to painting: He believed the main purpose of art was to communicate religious messages and ideas. Correct answer: B The painting is called "Isenheim Altarpiece" and consists of a carved wooden shrine with one pair of fixed and two pairs of movable wings flanking it.