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Who were the greatest Old Masters in the history of art?
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Who the greatest Old Masters in art history are is largely a matter of debate. Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era. Shop a large selection of art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Joseph interpreting Dreams - Italian Old Master 17thC religious art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely 17th century Old Master religious oil painting is from the Italian School. The subject
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Oil
The Penitent Mary Magdalene - Old Master religious art portrait oil painting
By Guido Reni
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Italian Old Master portrait oil painting attributed to circle of Guido Reni. It is
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Madonna and Child- Italian Old Master religious art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Italian Old Master religious portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of
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Early 1700s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Oil
The Crucifixion - Flemish 18th century religious Old Master art oil painting
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
This stunning Old Master oil painting is attributed to a follower of Anthony Van Dyck. Painted in
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1720s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of Madonna at Prayer - Italian Old Master art religious oil painting
By Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato
Located in London, GB
This rather special Italian Old Master religious portrait oil painting is attributed to a follower
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1790s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Oil
The Virgin in Adoration - 17th Century Italian Old Master Religious Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful late 17th century Italian Old Master oil on canvas depicting The Virgin in Adoration
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
