Usage Note
Altarflügel are the hinged side panels of a triptych or polyptych altarpiece that fold to cover the central panel. German late-medieval altarpieces often have elaborately painted Altarflügel. Masculine noun.
Examples
"Die Außenseiten der Altarflügel zeigen Heiligenszenen in Grisailletechnik."
Natural Translation
The outer sides of the altar wings show scenes of saints in grisaille technique.
Literal Translation
The outer-sides of the altar-wings show saint-scenes in grisaille-technique.
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