Meaning of the word "old master" in English

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old master

US /ˌoʊld ˈmæs.tər/
UK /ˌoʊld ˈmæs.tər/
"old master" picture

Noun

1.

a distinguished European painter of the period from about 1300 to 1800

Example:
The museum acquired a rare painting by an Old Master.
She specializes in the restoration of Old Master drawings.
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