1548 in A. J. Kempe (1836) 81 To Anthony Toto, sergeante payntor, in rewarde for his paynes takyng..in drawyng of patrons for the masks 20s.
1720 No. 5848/3 His Majesty's Serjeant-Painter.
1887 W. Pater 146 The sergeant-painter and deputy sergeant-painter were conventional performers enough.