Altarpiece

Example:The cathedral's altarpiece, or reredos, is a masterpiece of medieval art.

Definition:A screen or tapestry hanging behind an altar, often decorative and sometimes carrying paintings or carvings.

Example:The baptistry was adorned with an intricate altarpiece to celebrate the new baptismal font.

Definition:A place of baptism, often attached to a larger church building, but can also refer to the baptistery itself, which may include an altarpiece.

Example:The chapel's altarpiece is a life-sized painting depicting the crucifixion.

Definition:Artwork displayed in a chapel, often including altarpieces that serve as focal points for worship and devotion.