das Tondo
Translation
tondo, round picture
Examples
Das Museum besitzt ein berühmtes Tondo.
The museum owns a famous tondo.
Ein Tondo ist ein rundes Kunstwerk.
A tondo is a round work of art.
Grammar Patterns
a tondo ((sth.)) to paint a famous tondo
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rundbild (round picture), Medaillon (medallion)
Etymology
Directly from Italian 'tondo', meaning 'round'. Related to Latin 'rotundus'.
Memory Tips
The word 'Tondo' itself is Italian for 'round'. Picture a round painting, like a 'rotondo'.