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Men of the Renaissance with long teaching experience? (3,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

old masters

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(Other definitions for old masters that I've seen before include "Art's models (anag) - classic painters" , "Great Renaissance paintings" , "Classic artists" , "experienced in school?" , "Great works" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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