retable
Example Sentences
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The lowered sill and recess probably formed a convenient retable to an altar against the wall.
From The Churches of Coventry A Short History of the City & Its Medieval Remains by Frederick W. Woodhouse
The historic gold plate was therefore arranged on the retable with something of the effect of show pieces at Mappin and Webb's.
From Simon Called Peter by Robert Keable
The candlesticks, in churches where lights at the Holy Communion are used, stand at the ends of the retable.
From The Worship of the Church and The Beauty of Holiness by J. A. (Jacob Asbury) Regester
A litany desk, stalls, and credence-table in oak have recently been given, and a retable carved by Miss Neville; the altar cross, however, is too stunted for its position.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Percy Dearmer
An immense retable is placed at the head of the nave.
From The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield
