Triptych Art

A LOOK AT

A triptych is a trio of artworks that form a series and usually convey a sequence of events or a series of narratives that relate to each other.

WHAT IS A TRIPTYCH?

While the term “triptych” first originated as the Greek word triptykhos, meaning three-layered, it crept its way into the art realm since the Middle Ages.

TRIPTYCH ORIGINS

FAMOUS TRIPTYCH ARTWORKS

The Garden of Earthly Delights (1490 – 1510)  Hieronymus Bosch

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The Triptych of St. Ildefonso (1630 – 1632) Sir Peter Paul Rubens

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Battle on the Outskirts of Fengtianfu (1895) Toshihide Migita

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Hilje-j-Sherif Triptych (12th – 18th Century AD) by Halil Kamili and Mahmud Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn (1995) by Ai Weiwei

OTHER FAMOUS TRIPTYCH ART

In terms of art decor, triptychs are a great investment especially if you are looking to cover some wall space and get a good return on your money.

WHY INVEST IN A TRIPTYCH?