1. a painting or carving on two hinged panels that can be folded together
Usage: art
2. a pair of pictures or written works intended to be viewed or considered together

Examples

• The medieval diptych displayed scenes from the life of Christ on both panels.
• The museum’s prized diptych could be closed to protect the delicate paintings inside.
• The artist created a modern diptych showing the city before and after the renovation.
• Her latest novel forms a diptych with her previous work, exploring similar themes.
• The photographer’s diptych contrasted urban and rural landscapes side by side.
• The altar diptych was commissioned by a wealthy patron in the 15th century.