Old World Portraits

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Thomas Gainsborough featuring the Duchess of Devonshire in a luminous, shimmering gown.

A dramatic Baroque masterpiece by Caravaggio featuring Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt in shimmering armor.

A quiet and contemplative late 19th-century portrait defined by its masterful use of deep shadows and warm, focused light.

A striking and dignified late-career portrait of King Philip IV by the Spanish master Diego Velázquez.

This dramatic 17th-century self-portrait by Artemisia Gentileschi captures the artist in the act of creation, personifying the Allegory of Painting.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the dignified presence of Captain Michiel de Wael.

This 17th-century self-portrait captures the artist with a warm, direct gaze and masterful use of light and shadow.

A resolute and authoritative 19th-century portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, capturing his steady gaze and dignified presence.

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait study featuring a striking subject and masterful use of light.

A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing a bearded gentleman in formal attire.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a man in formal attire, characterized by its rich tonal depth and classical execution.

An evocative study of character and light by the Dutch master Rembrandt.