What does the cryptic crossword clue "Article in German featuring old city artist (5)" mean?

The definition is "artist". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UR (synonym="old city") in DER (synonym="definite article in German") = DURER; definition: "artist" The answer is DURER.

Article in German featuring old city artist (5)

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