Old World Portraits

An elegant 19th-century royal portrait of Queen Louise of Orléans, featuring a striking red velvet dress and masterful light.

A powerful Baroque portrait of Saint Matthew, characterized by dramatic lighting and deep, earthen tones.

An atmospheric and realistic portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte’s arduous journey across the Alps.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman draped in a luxurious crimson ermine-lined robe.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait of the Utrecht heroine Trijn van Leemput, depicted with the tools of her historic resistance.

An intimate and masterful self-portrait by Joaquín Sorolla, defined by its striking use of light and shadow.

A captivating and dramatic 1910 self-portrait by the legendary actress and artist Sarah Bernhardt.

A grand 17th-century Dutch double portrait featuring a prince in gleaming ceremonial armor and a noblewoman in elegant black lace.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Willem V in full military regalia, characterized by rich color and classical elegance.

An elegant Regency-era portrait of Lord Granville Leveson-Gower by the master of the genre, Sir Thomas Lawrence.

A commanding Edwardian-era portrait featuring bold color and elegant brushwork.