What is another word for Retable?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛtəbə͡l] (IPA)

A retable is an ornamental screen or altarpiece found behind the altar of a church. Synonyms for retable include reredos, altarpiece, or screen. A reredos is a decorative screen or panel behind the altar in a church, typically depicting religious scenes. An altarpiece is a work of art, often painted or sculpted, that is placed on or above an altar. A screen is a decorative partition, panel, or curtain that separates or adorns the area behind an altar. While each term describes a similar object, the specific term used may vary depending on the tradition or style of the church or the specific artwork being referred to.

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What are the hypernyms for Retable?

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  • Other hypernyms:

    altarpiece, triptych, altartable, carved altarpiece, painted altarpiece.

Usage examples for Retable

The necessity for the Retable arises from the fact of the reverent usage of the Church, which requires that nothing shall be placed on the Altar but the Eucharistic vessels, the book rest and the book.
"The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia"
William James Miller
A flight of veined marble steps leads to the beautiful Retable of the high altar.
"Castilian Days"
John Hay
Adjoining the Abbey is the Church, which possesses at least one chef-d'oeuvre in its Retable.
"Holidays in Eastern France"
Matilda Betham-Edwards

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