Diptychon
diptych (two-panel artwork)
noun DIP-tüe-khon Rare
Origin: from Greek diptykhon, folded in two
Usage Note
Diptychon is an artwork made of two panels, hinged or displayed side by side. Devotional Diptychon paintings were common in medieval private piety. Neutral noun.
Examples
"Das Diptychon zeigt auf dem linken Flügel die Madonna, auf dem rechten den Auftraggeber."
Natural Translation
The diptych shows the Madonna on the left panel and the patron on the right.
Literal Translation
The diptych shows on the left panel the Madonna, on the right the patron.
Related Words
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- Aktmalerei nude painting; figure painting
- Aktmodell life model; nude model (for drawing or painting)
- Aktzeichnung life drawing, figure drawing (of the nude)
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