Which artists are considered old masters?

A number of artists who were important in the history and development of Western art are considered Old Masters. They include Albrecht Dürer, Caravaggio, Jacques-Louis David, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rembrandt. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.

Old Master Christ

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Crown Of Thorns

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17th Century Painting Of Christ

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Engraving Christ

Jacob de Gheyn IIChrist Bearing the Cross on the Road to Calvary (after Karel van Mander), 1590

$500

Christ Bearing the Cross on the Road to Calvary (after Karel van Mander)

By Jacob de Gheyn II

Located in Middletown, NY

Gheyn II, Jacques (Jacob) de (after Karel van Mander) c1590. Engraving on cream laid paper, 5 7/8 x 4 1/4 inches (150 x 108 mm), the full sheet. Narrow margins. In good condition wi...

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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Engraving

Rembrandt van RijnChrist and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins by James Bretherton after Rembrandt, 1775

$1,500

Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins by James Bretherton after Rembrandt

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Middletown, NY

Bretherton, James (After Rembrandt van Rijn). Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins. London: c 1775. Etching on light cream laid paper, 4 3/4 x 4 1/8 inches (120 x 105 mm), ...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Etching, Laid Paper

(circle of) Pierre MignardFine Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Jesus Christ Crowned with Thorns, Circa 1670-1690

$44,850Sale Price|30% Off

Fine Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Jesus Christ Crowned with Thorns

By (circle of) Pierre Mignard

Located in LA, CA

A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) within its original gilt wood and gesso carved f...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Wood

Christ Wearing The Crown Of Thorns, 17th Century circle Carlo Dolci (1616-1686), 17th Century

$3,540

Christ Wearing The Crown Of Thorns, 17th Century circle Carlo Dolci (1616-1686)

Located in Liphook, GB

Christ Wearing The Crown Of Thorns, 17th Century circle of Carlo Dolci (1616-1686) Large 17th Century Italian Old Master of Christ wearing the Crown of Thorns, oil on canvas.

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Icon Of Christ - Latin "I am The Way, The Trust & The Life", 16th Century, 16th Century

$4,629

Icon Of Christ - Latin "I am The Way, The Trust & The Life", 16th Century

Located in Liphook, GB

Icon Of Christ With Latin Inscriptions "I am The Way, The Trust & The Life", 16th Century School of The Master Of The Emerald Icons (1580-1610) 16th Century Italian Old Master ...

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16th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

ECCE HOMO, 17th Century Follower of Carlo Dolci (1616-1686), 17th Century

$4,493

ECCE HOMO, 17th Century Follower of Carlo Dolci (1616-1686)

Located in Liphook, GB

ECCE HOMO, 17th Century Follower of Carlo Dolci (1616-1686) Large 17th Century Italian Old Master depiction of "Ecce Homo" Christ wearing the crown of thorns, oil on canvas.

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

George Smith of ChichesterLandscape with goatherds near a waterfall

$12,254Sale Price|25% Off

Landscape with goatherds near a waterfall

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Sir John presumably took advice on his choice of painters from his cousin General John Guise, soldier and connoisseur, who own the splendid collection of Old Masters is now at Christ...

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18th Century Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Borghese di PieroBaptism of Christ, ca. 1450

$60,000

Baptism of Christ

Located in New York, NY

Provenance: Achillito Chiesa, Milan Luigi Albrighi, Florence, by 1 July 1955 with Marcello and Carlo Sestieri, Rome, 1969 Private Collection, Connecticut Exhibited: Mount Holyoke C...

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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Tempera, Wood Panel

Bohemian School, ca. 1380-1400The Resurrection of Christ, Circa 1385

$185,000

The Resurrection of Christ

Located in New York, NY

Kuchynka compared these paintings to those of the Master of Vyšší Brod and the Master of the Třeboň Altarpiece, suggesting a date for these panels of around 1400.

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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Tempera, Panel

Peruvian, Cuzco School, 18th CenturyYoung Christ Pricked by a Thorn (Niño de la Espina), 18th Century

$82,500

Young Christ Pricked by a Thorn (Niño de la Espina)

Located in New York, NY

Provenance: Private Collection, Paraguay, for at least the last 80 years Painted in the Viceroyalty of Peru during the 18th century, the present work depicts the young Christ as the...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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A Close Look at Old Masters Art

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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Questions About Old Master Christ

Which artists are considered old masters?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A number of artists who were important in the history and development of Western art are considered Old Masters. They include Albrecht Dürer, Caravaggio, Jacques-Louis David, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rembrandt. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
What is considered an old master painting?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
A painting produced by a skilled, noteworthy European artist that was produced before the 19th century may be considered an Old Master painting. 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 in Europe between 1300 and 1800. Some artists considered Old Masters include William Blake, Caravaggio, Jacques-Louis David, Frans Hals, Francisco Goya, Peter Paul Rubens, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Titian and Jan Vermeer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
Who were the greatest Old Masters in the history of art?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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.