Dossel (Noun)
Meaning
An ornamental hanging of rich fabric hung behind the altar of a church or at the sides of a chancel.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The church's intricate stone carvings were complemented by a beautifully embroidered dossel that cascaded behind the altar.
- As part of the restoration project, the historic dossel was carefully removed, cleaned, and rehung at the side of the chancel.
- During the Christmas season, the dossel was adorned with gold and crimson tassels that sparkled in the candlelight.
- The ornate dossel that hung behind the altar had been donated to the church by a wealthy patron in the 17th century.
- The soft, filtered light that passed through the stained glass windows illuminated the delicate patterns on the dossel.