What does the cryptic crossword clue "He painted a dancer and extremely old violin, originally (8,2,5)" mean?

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What is the answer to "He painted a dancer and extremely old violin, originally (8,2,5)"?

The answer is LEONARDO DA VINCI.

He painted a dancer and extremely old violin, originally (8,2,5)

Times Cryptic #28843 | 18 Across | 2024-02-19

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but the brilliant team at Times for the Times have:

Anagram of A DANCER + O[l]D VIOLIN. Biffed by me, and many others.

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