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old master

/əʊld ˈmɑːstər/

Traduction: Terme désignant un artiste hautement qualifié, un maître ou un expert d'une génération antérieure, notamment en peinture ou dans les arts traditionnels. Peut aussi désigner une œuvre peinte par un tel artiste.

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/əʊld ˈmɑːstər/C1formalart
  • frTerme désignant un artiste hautement qualifié, un maître ou un expert d'une génération antérieure, notamment en peinture ou dans les arts traditionnels. Peut aussi désigner une œuvre peinte par un tel artiste.

A term referring to a highly skilled artist, craftsman, or expert from a previous generation, especially in the context of painting or traditional arts. It can also refer to a painting created by such an artist.

  1. Historical artistB2formal

    A distinguished European painter, sculptor, or printmaker from the period roughly between the 13th and 18th centuries, known for exceptional skill and influence.

    frAncien maître

    • The museum has a new exhibition of works by the Old Masters.
    • Rembrandt is considered one of the greatest Old Masters.
    • Collectors pay millions for paintings by the Old Masters.
  2. Artwork by an Old MasterB2formal

    A painting or other work of art created by an Old Master.

    frŒuvre de maître ancien

    • The gallery sold an old master for a record price.
    • He specializes in restoring old masters.
    • The auction featured several old masters from private collections.