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.

What is considered an old master painting?

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?

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.

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Portrait of Maria Vittoria Queen of Portugal - Italian Old Master oil painting

Located in London, GB

placed on a piece of furniture. A really stunning Italian Old Master portrait oil painting of Portuguese

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Domenico Maria Sani
Portrait of Maria Vittoria Queen of Portugal - Italian Old Master oil painting, Circa 1732

H 48 in W 39 in D 2 in

Ptolemaic map of ancient Spain and Portugal by Mercator - Engraving - 17th c.

By Gerard Mercator

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Ptolemaic map covering ancient Spain and Portugal. Wit sean monsters and a gallion ship. Description: From

1690s Old Masters More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Gerard Mercator
Ptolemaic map of ancient Spain and Portugal by Mercator - Engraving - 17th c., 1698

H 16.93 in W 20.87 in

Portrait of Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain & Portugal c.1607, Oil painting

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain and Portugal (1584-1611) c.1607 Workshop of Juan

Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

(Workshop of) Juan Pantoja de la Cruz
Portrait of Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain & Portugal c.1607, Oil painting, circa 1605

H 31.11 in W 26.38 in

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You are likely to find exactly the portugal old master you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Old Masters, modern and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a portugal old master may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a portugal old master to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Finding an appealing portugal old master — no matter the origin — is easy, but Pierre Bosco, Maurice Freed, Marc Chagall, Alfred August Felix Bachman and John Downman each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas.

How Much is a Portugal Old Master?

The price for a portugal old master in our collection starts at $116 and tops out at $334,659 with the average selling for $3,600.

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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?
1 Answer
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.

Portugal Old Master

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Domenico Maria SaniPortrait of Maria Vittoria Queen of Portugal - Italian Old Master oil painting, Circa 1732

1690s Old Masters More Prints

Gerard MercatorPtolemaic map of ancient Spain and Portugal by Mercator - Engraving - 17th c., 1698

Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

(Workshop of) Juan Pantoja de la Cruz Portrait of Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain & Portugal c.1607, Oil painting, circa 1605

Portugal Old Master For Sale on 1stDibs

How Much is a Portugal Old Master?

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Domenico Maria Sani
Portrait of Maria Vittoria Queen of Portugal - Italian Old Master oil painting, Circa 1732

Gerard Mercator
Ptolemaic map of ancient Spain and Portugal by Mercator - Engraving - 17th c., 1698

(Workshop of) Juan Pantoja de la Cruz
Portrait of Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain & Portugal c.1607, Oil painting, circa 1605