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Altartafel

altarpiece panel

noun AL-tar-tah-fel Rare
Arts & Culture Visual Arts

Usage Note

Altartafel refers to a painted panel forming part of an altarpiece. Individual Altartafeln were often painted in tempera on wood and are among the most important survivals of medieval and early Renaissance painting.

Examples

"Die restaurierte Altartafel ist jetzt im Kunstmuseum zu besichtigen."

Natural Translation

The restored altarpiece panel can now be seen in the art museum.

Literal Translation

The restored altar-panel is now in the art-museum to be viewed.

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