predellas

/prɪˈdɛləz/
noun
  1. Plural of predella; painted or sculpted panels forming the lower part of altarpieces.
    • The artist's workshop produced predellas for churches throughout the region.
    • The exhibition features predellas from several Renaissance altarpieces.
    • Many predellas were removed from their original altarpieces and sold separately.
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