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What is the significance of the triptych?

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What is the significance of the triptych?
Modern triptychs are meant to display a full scene in three panels or from different perspectives. In the past, triptychs were often used with religious artwork and told a story in three panels. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original triptych artwork from top artists.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Neo-Gothic Religious Triptych of “Mary of Perpetual Help”
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1890 / Religious Triptych / wood, paper, glass / Neo-Gothic / Antique very old framed
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych
By KPM Porcelain
Located in London, GB
The triptych comprises a trio of porcelain plaques, depicting the patron saints of the German city
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Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain, Oak

Gothic Style Huge Triptych Shadow Box/Display Of Orthodox Church Silver Icons
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Gothic style huge triptych shadow box/display of an Orthodox Church silver icons. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Silver

19th C. Spanish Colonial Carved Giltwood Triptych of Virgin Mary & Christ Child
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Spanish Colonial carved giltwood Triptych of Virgin Mary & Christ Child Late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Huge Antique Religious Oil Paintings Triptych
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite triptych features three stunning paintings with a religious theme. The golden
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Fabric

‘Landscape with Cows' by Louis Thysebaert (1879 - Sint-Niklaas - 1962)
Located in Knokke, BE
. A notable aspect of his oeuvre is his creation of religious triptychs during the 1920s for churches
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Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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