Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pentaptych

Noun

/ˈpɛn.təp.tɪk/

Definition

A painting or a set of artworks that consist of five panels, often hinged together.

Examples

The artist created a stunning pentaptych that depicted the changing seasons.
In the museum, we admired the ancient pentaptych that told a story in five parts.

Meaning

The term ‘pentaptych’ comes from the Greek words ‘penta’ meaning five and ‘ptyche’ meaning fold. It refers to a type of artwork that is divided into five sections, each panel contributing to the whole.