Old World Portraits

An intimate and expressive 19th-century portrait by Paul Gauguin, capturing a fellow artist with textured, atmospheric brushwork.

A stately 17th-century portrait of Nils Bielke, rendered in the rich, authoritative style of the Swedish Baroque.

A bold and sophisticated 18th-century portrait characterized by dramatic color contrast and elegant execution.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional Italian dress, characterized by luminous skin tones and rich textures.

A majestic full-length portrait of the Earl of Sandwich by Thomas Gainsborough, set against the backdrop of Greenwich.

A charming and regal 17th-century portrait of the young Prince William III beside a symbolic orange tree.

A striking 19th-century self-portrait featuring a direct gaze and masterful chiaroscuro lighting.

This charming 17th-century portrait captures a young boy in elegant attire accompanied by his hunting hawk and loyal hounds.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a young woman wrapped in a dark fur cloak, rendered with masterful light and shadow.

A delicate 18th-century portrait of a young woman by François Boucher, featuring soft textures and a graceful profile.

A striking Baroque portrait of an Italian nobleman clad in gleaming plate armor.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of Lady Killigrew by Anthony van Dyck, featuring rich silk drapery and classic baroque lighting.