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Triptych Art

what is a triptych?

The triptych shape may be seen in Christian Iconography and became a common conventional style for altar artworks in the Middle Ages.

the purpose of a triptych

A triptych artwork is a three-piece or three-panel piece of art. Since its inception, the triptych has continued to provide a new layer to visual art. 

famous triptych examples

#1

Stefaneschi Triptych (c. 1330) Giotto

#2

Mérode Altarpiece (1428) Robert Campin

#3

Portinari Altarpiece (1477) Hugo van der Goes

#4

Buhl Altarpiece (c. 1500) Followers of Martin Schongauer

#5

The Elevation of the Cross (1610 - 1611) Peter Paul Rubens