der Hofmaler
Translation
court painter
Examples
Velázquez war ein berühmter Hofmaler.
Velázquez was a famous court painter.
Der König ernannte ihn zum Hofmaler.
The king appointed him court painter.
Grammar Patterns
to work/serve as a court painter He worked as a court painter for the king.
to appoint ((sb.)) court painter The king appointed him court painter.
Similar Words
artist at court
Etymology
Compounded from 'Hof' (court, as in a royal court) and 'Maler' (painter).
Memory Tips
Picture a painter ('Maler') working in the courtyard ('Hof') of a palace for the king.