Baldacchino

Baldacchino
An ornamental structure in the shape of a canopy, supported by four columns, built over a church altar, and usually decorated with statues and other ornaments.
Baluster ...

baldacchino
A free-standing canopy supported by columns sympolically sheltering an altar, throne, or tomb.
baldachin ...

Baldacchino
a canopy or canopylike structure above an altar or throne.
Balustrade ...

Baldacchino - Canopy over a throne or altar.
Ball catch, bullet - A cupboard door fastener with a spring loaded ball projecting slightly from a mortice in the door. The ball engages with a hole in a striking plate and holds by friction ...

Bernini's design for the Baldacchino incorporated giant solomonic columns inspired by columns that ringed the altar of the Old St. Peter's.

canopy [ˈkænəpɪ] n (above bed, throne) → baldacchino (Naut) → tandalinocanopy [ˈkænəpɪ] n (above bed, throne) → baldacchino (Naut) → tandalino
canopy
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Baldachino / baldachin / baldacchino / baldaquin
An ornamental canopy over an altar, usually supported by columns, or a similar form over a tomb or throne ...

From the monumental gilded-bronze baldacchino erected by an army of craftsmen in the 1620’s beneath Michelangelo’s dome to the embracing colonnaded piazza of the 1650’s, Bernini defined the character of 17th-century Rome.

Balance beam(Canals): Beam projecting horizontally for opening and closing lock gates.BalconetteA small balcony or window-guard attached to an individual window.BaldacchinoFree-standing canopy, originally fabric, over an altar.

See also: Architecture, Altar, Canopy, Church, Medieval