limner

/ˈlɪmnər/

Definitions

1. noun

A painter who specializes in small, often delicate, paintings, especially of portraits or interior scenes.

“The museum featured works by a renowned limner of the 18th century.”

2. noun

A person who writes or composes verses, especially in a specific style or genre.

“The poet was known as a skilled limner of sonnets and ballads.”

Synonyms

  • miniature painter
  • portrait painter

Antonyms

  • sculptor