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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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19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful 19th century hand carved and painted partial git live edge wooden triptych retable
Category

Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Antique Gilt Bronze Enamel Travel Altar Triptych
Located in New York, NY
An antique Catholic gilt bronze travel altar triptych case featuring inside a crucifix cross set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Religious Items

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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
Category

Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain, Oak

Antique Carved Polychrome Painted Panel Devotional Icon Triptych Altarpiece
Located in Forney, TX
A rustic religious folding three carved wood panel devotional painting icon triptych, 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Religious Items

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A Miniature 17th Century Greek Icon Triptych of St. Constantine & St. Helen
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare miniature Greek Ottoman Period (1453-1821) hand painted icon triptych. The diminutive hand
Category

Antique 17th Century Greek Other Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

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