> 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 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 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
A painting in three sections, usually an altarpiece, consisting of a central panel and two outer panels, or wings In many medieval triptychs the two outer wings were hinged so that could be closed over the center panel Early triptychs were often portable