> Three panel paintings that are hinged together Triptychs consist of one central panel with two smaller side panels (or 'wings') that can close over the central panel These wings may be decorated on the reverse Altarpieces are frequently in the form of a triptych
A work of art composed of three separate pieces, usually displayed together Pronounced "trip-tick"
three hinged and painted panels usually depicting a religious scene, sometimes used as an altar piece
A painting consisting of three panels A painting with two panels is called a diptych; one with several panels is a polyptych
A triptych is a painting or a carving on three panels that are usually joined together by hinges. a religious picture painted on three pieces of wood that are joined together (triptychos , from tri- + ptyche )
A se-tenant strip of three related stamps forming one overall design See United States Scott 1629-31, the 1976 Spirit of 76 issue
A triptych is a three piece panel painting in which the two side wings are half the width of the centre panel, in order that they may be folded over onto the centre Common triptychs featured the Madonna in the centre with favourite saints on the sides