This is the 5062nd most frequent German word.
antlitz
"Antlitz" means "countenance" or "face."
In this context, 'Antlitz' metaphorically refers to the 'face' or appearance of the Earth, emphasizing its surface or external features.
Das Antlitz der Erde hat sich im Laufe der Jahrhunderte gewandelt.
The face of the Earth has changed over the centuries.
Here, 'Antlitz' describes a person's face, often with a connotation of their expression or emotional state.
Ihr Antlitz strahlte vor Freude, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
Her face radiated with joy when she heard the news.
In this usage, 'Antlitz' signifies the literal face of a depicted individual in the painting.