religious painter
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
One who does not break the commandment which prohibits the making of the likeness of any thing in heaven or earth, or in the waters under the earth.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “religious painter” mean?
One who does not break the commandment which prohibits the making of the likeness of any thing in heaven or earth, or in the waters under the earth.
Is “religious painter” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.