Old World Portraits

A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring striking tonal contrast and masterful detail.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age self-portrait featuring a striking gaze and sophisticated play of light.

A dignified 19th-century oil portrait of John Quincy Adams, rendered with striking realism and deep tonal contrast.

A dignified 19th-century portrait by John Collier, capturing the scholarly presence of Sir George Biddell Airy.

A majestic triple portrait celebrating maritime history, featuring rich velvet textures and classical nautical symbols.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Captain Sir Richard Pearson in naval regalia.

This striking 19th-century portrait depicts Baldwin I of Flanders as a heroic figure set against a luminous gold-leaf background.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait showcasing the refined fashion and dignified posture of Margaretha Munter.

This 1647 portrait by Philippe de Champaigne captures Monseigneur Pierre de Bertier in dignified clerical attire with masterful lighting.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Viscount Sydney, captured with masterful light and shadow by the renowned Gilbert Stuart.

A refined 19th-century scene of quiet contemplation featuring a woman beside a vibrant autumnal floral arrangement.

A sophisticated late 19th-century portrait of a scholar at his study, characterized by deep tones and a thoughtful gaze.