1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
TRIPTYCH (Gr. Tpiirrvxos, three-fold, made in three layers, rpi-, rpeis, three; irrux'7, a fold, irrvcata>, to fold, double over), 1 Other suggested derivations are from rptfiu, ai>X<u (AXai), the " grain crusher," or from irt>\tiuK (= " triple fighter," see DEMETER). a painting, carving or other decorative design, executed on three compartments or panels, so constructed that the two wings may fold on hinges over the centre-piece; the backs of the wing-pieces are often also painted, carved or otherwise decorated. T…
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