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.

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter Q is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli of 18th century. The etching belongs to the

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter Q is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter Q is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter Q is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite

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Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter Q is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite

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Luigi VanvitelliCapital Letter Q from the... - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$376

Capital Letter Q from the... - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter Q is an Etching hand watercolored realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in 18th century. The etching

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Luigi VanvitelliCapital Letter Q from the ... - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$352

Capital Letter Q from the ... - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter Q is an Etching hand watercolored realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in 18th century. The etching

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$352

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$352

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Carlo NolliAntiquities of Herculaneum - Alphabet Q - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Antiquities of Herculaneum - Alphabet Q - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century

By Carlo Nolli

Located in Roma, IT

Antiquities of Herculaneum - Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Giovanni MignaniAntiquities of Herculaneum-Letter Q - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter Q - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Antiquities of Herculaneum - Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$282

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$282

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$352

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$352

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$352

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$352

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$352

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$352

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$352

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q- Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q- Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$470

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$470

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet Q from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet D, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions with some foxing. ...

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Giovanni MignaniAntiquities of Herculaneum - Letter Q - Etching by G. Mignani - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$235

Antiquities of Herculaneum - Letter Q - Etching by G. Mignani - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Antiquities of Herculaneum - Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of

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Carlo NolliAntiquities of Herculaneum - Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$235

Antiquities of Herculaneum - Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching - 18th Century

By Carlo Nolli

Located in Roma, IT

Antiquities of Herculaneum - Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum

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Luigi VanvitelliLetter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$235

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Letter of the Alphabet B, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions with slight folding....

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Pierre Quentin ChedelLandscape with Rocks - Original Etching by P.Q. Chedel, Mid 18th Century

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Landscape with Rocks - Original Etching by P.Q. Chedel

By Pierre Quentin Chedel

Located in Roma, IT

Landscape with Rocks is an original artwork realized by Pierre Quentin Chedel in the middle of the XVIII century. Original etching on paper after an original work of art by François...

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Old Master Q For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate old master q for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Old Masters examples as well as a Contemporary version. Finding the perfect old master q may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an old master q to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, brown, gray, white and more. Finding an appealing old master q — no matter the origin — is easy, but Francisco Goya, Michela De Vito, Bernard Picart, Giovanni Battista Piranesi and Gianfrancesco Pivati each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, you can find a small old master q measuring 0.4 high and 0.4 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 3843 across to better suit those in the market for a large old master q.

How Much is an Old Master Q?

The price for an old master q in our collection starts at $61 and tops out at $1,495,000 with the average selling for $3,737.

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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Finding the Right Figurative-prints-works-on-paper for You

Bring energy and an array of welcome colors and textures into your space by decorating with figurative fine-art prints and works on paper.

Figurative art stands in contrast to abstract art, which is more expressive than representational. The oldest-known work of figurative art is a figurative painting — specifically, a rock painting of an animal made over 40,000 years ago in Borneo. This remnant of a remote past has long faded, but its depiction of a cattle-like creature in elegant ocher markings endures.

Since then, figurative art has evolved significantly as it continues to represent the world, including a breadth of works on paper, including printmaking. This includes woodcuts, which are a type of relief print with perennial popularity among collectors. The artist carves into a block and applies ink to the raised surface, which is then pressed onto paper. There are also planographic prints, which use metal plates, stones or other flat surfaces as their base. The artist will often draw on the surface with grease crayon and then apply ink to those markings. Lithographs are a common version of planographic prints.

Figurative art printmaking was especially popular during the height of the Pop art movement, and this kind of work can be seen in artist Andy Warhol’s extensive use of photographic silkscreen printing. Everyday objects, logos and scenes were given a unique twist, whether in the style of a comic strip or in the use of neon colors.

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Questions About Old Master Q

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.
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.
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.