Ołtarz zamknięty

English translation: altarpiece with altar wings closed

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Polish term or phrase:Ołtarz zamknięty
English translation:altarpiece with altar wings closed
Entered by: Biurobob

17:54 Aug 31, 2018
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Architecture
Polish term or phrase: Ołtarz zamknięty
Kontekst: Kościół ten, będący filią parafii rzymskokatolickiej w Łęgowie, jest pod wezwaniem Nawiedzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny (scena ta została przedstawiona na zamkniętym ołtarzu).
Biurobob
Local time: 11:30
altarpiece with altar wings closed
Explanation:
The Ghent Altarpiece with altar wings closed.
http://www.abcgallery.com/E/eyck/eyck8.html

Matthias Grünewald. Crucifixion (central section of the Isenheim Altar with closed wings).
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/385620786820779585/?lp=true

With the exception of certain holy days, the wings of the altarpiece were kept closed, displaying The Crucifixion framed on the left by the martyrdom
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Gr...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isenheim_Altarpiece

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The earliest often displayed sculptures on the inner panels, i.e. displayed when open, and paintings on the back of the wings, displayed when closed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altarpiece



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A winged altarpiece is one equipped with movable wings that can be opened or closed over a fixed central part, thereby allowing various representations to be exposed to view.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/altarpiece
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Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 06:30
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3closed altar
Maja Konkolewska MA DPSI FCIL CL
2altarpiece with altar wings closed
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.


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closed altar


Explanation:
Veit Stoss's High Altar of St Mary's Church—A 15th Century Altar ...
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle...
by A Wincewicz - ‎2017
In a scene titled “Descent of Christ into hell” in the upper scene of the outer left panel of the closed altar, the face of Satan is depicted with symptoms of ...

Maja Konkolewska MA DPSI FCIL CL
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:30
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish
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altarpiece with altar wings closed


Explanation:
The Ghent Altarpiece with altar wings closed.
http://www.abcgallery.com/E/eyck/eyck8.html

Matthias Grünewald. Crucifixion (central section of the Isenheim Altar with closed wings).
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/385620786820779585/?lp=true

With the exception of certain holy days, the wings of the altarpiece were kept closed, displaying The Crucifixion framed on the left by the martyrdom
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Gr...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isenheim_Altarpiece

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The earliest often displayed sculptures on the inner panels, i.e. displayed when open, and paintings on the back of the wings, displayed when closed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altarpiece



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Note added at 1 hr (2018-08-31 18:58:55 GMT)
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A winged altarpiece is one equipped with movable wings that can be opened or closed over a fixed central part, thereby allowing various representations to be exposed to view.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/altarpiece

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 06:30
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PolishPolish
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