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The altar in a church is the table on which the sacrifice of the Mass is offered. For many centuries the altar was placed in the sanctuary against the rear wall, and the structure rising up against the wall was called the reredos or altarpiece. It was frequently decorated by painting or sculpture. When the structure is removed from an old church to a museum, the artwork is called an altarpiece.
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When was Sant'Onofrio Altarpiece created?
San Giacomo dell'Orio Altarpiece was created in 1546.
When was Gozzi Altarpiece created?
Gozzi Altarpiece was created in 1520.
When was Paumgartner altarpiece created?
Paumgartner altarpiece was created in 1500.
When was Vallombrosa Altarpiece created?
Vallombrosa Altarpiece was created in 1500.
When was Bentivoglio Altarpiece created?
Bentivoglio Altarpiece was created in 1488.
When was Bardi Altarpiece created?
Bardi Altarpiece was created in 1521.
When was Ghent Altarpiece created?
Ghent Altarpiece was created in 1432.
When was Fano Altarpiece created?
Fano Altarpiece was created in 1497.
When was Martinengo Altarpiece created?
Martinengo Altarpiece was created in 1516.
When was Barbadori Altarpiece created?
Barbadori Altarpiece was created in 1438.
When was San Luca Altarpiece created?
San Luca Altarpiece was created in 1453.
When was San Zaccaria Altarpiece created?
San Zaccaria Altarpiece was created in 1505.
