altarpiece

al·tar·piece

A0230000 (ôl′tər-pēs′)n. A piece of artwork, such as a painting or carving, that is placed above and behind an altar.

altarpiece

(ˈɔːltəˌpiːs) n (Art Terms) a work of art set above and behind an altar; a reredos

al•tar•piece

(ˈɔl tərˌpis)

n. a painted or carved screen behind or above the altar in Christian churches; reredos. [1635–45]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

altarpiece - a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion tablereredosscreen - partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

Translations

retablo