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OLD MASTERS

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.

The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.

Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.

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Style: Old Masters
French school 18th Century, A mytholological scene with a couple, drawing
French school 18th Century, A mytholological scene with a couple, drawing

French school 18th Century, A mytholological scene with a couple, drawing, circa 1770

$1,068

French school 18th Century, A mytholological scene with a couple, drawing

Located in Paris, FR

French school 18th Century, A mytholological scene with a couple, Pen and brown ink, brown ink wash on paper 11.5 x 11.5 cm, diameter of the main scene : 10,5 cm in a modern frame under glass : 33.5 x 33.5 cm This drawing by a particularly talented 18th-century artist - as yet unidentified - is notable for its mastery of pen and wash...

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1760s Old Masters Art

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Ink

Ancient Roman Still Life - Original Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century

Carlo Oraty after VanniAncient Roman Still Life - Original Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century, 18th Century

$261Sale Price|25% Off

Ancient Roman Still Life - Original Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century

By Carlo Oraty after Vanni

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Still Life, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Carlo Orati after Vanni in the 18th century. Signed on the plate ...

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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

The Tree - Lithograph - Mid-20th century

The Tree - Lithograph - Mid-20th century, Mid-20th century

$209

The Tree - Lithograph - Mid-20th century

Located in Roma, IT

The Tree is a lithograph print on ivory-colored paper realized in the mid-20th century by an anonymous artist. Good conditions. The artwork is created through strong and quick stro...

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Mid-20th Century Old Masters Art

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Lithograph

Ancient Roman Bas-Reliefs - Original Etching - 18th Century

Ancient Roman Bas-Reliefs - Original Etching - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$232

Ancient Roman Bas-Reliefs - Original Etching - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Statues, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Vincenzo Campana in the 18th century. Signed on the plate on the lowe...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Frontispiece - Civitates Orbis Terrarum - Etching - 1580
Frontispiece - Civitates Orbis Terrarum - Etching - 1580

Frontispiece - Civitates Orbis Terrarum - Etching - 1580, 1580

$441

Frontispiece - Civitates Orbis Terrarum - Etching - 1580

Located in Roma, IT

• Frontespizio - Civitates Orbis Terrarum From the series “Le città d'Europa” a Wonderful proof with sharp details and a very fine line, showing a Roman Antiquities. Signed on plat...

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16th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Old Masters art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Old Masters art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of orange, yellow, blue and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Charles Amand Durand, Giuseppe Vasi, Thomas Holloway, and Vincenzo Campana. Frequently made by artists working with Etching, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Old Masters art, so small editions measuring 0.4 inches across are also available. Prices for art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $1,495,000, while the average work sells for $546.

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