PINXIT

Etymology

Noun

pinxit (plural pinxits)

An inscription indicating the identity of the one who created a painting.

Source: Wiktionary


Pinx"it. Etym: [L., perfect indicative 3d sing. of pingere to paint.]

Definition: A word appended to the artist's name or initials on a painting, or engraved copy of a painting; as, Rubens pinxit, Rubens painted (this).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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