cinquecentist

American

[ching-kwi-chen-tist] / ˌtʃɪŋ kwɪˈtʃɛn tɪst /

noun

an Italian writer or artist of the 16th century.

Etymology

Origin of cinquecentist

1870–75; < Italian cinquecentista, equivalent to cinquecent ( o ) ( see cinquecento) + -ista -ist

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cinquecentist

He deplored the necessity for the deed, but it was unavoidable, and your cinquecentist never shrank from anything that necessity imposed upon him.

From The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series by Rafael Sabatini

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