Abbey Church - Alter
The meaning of the Melk Abbey Church can be seen in the inscription on the high altar - “Without a legitimate battle there is no victory”. It is most strongly expressed by the monk’s battle for virtue, the theme of the nave fresco, in a depiction of St. Benedict. The victory in this battle is portrayed on the one hand by the large victory crown on the high altar and the dome frescoes, in which the heavens open, and on the other hand by the victor’s laurels over the monk, who has achieved spiritual fulfillment, in the nave fresco.