Old World Portraits

An intimate and elegantly composed 19th-century French family portrait set within a classical artist's studio.

An elegant 18th-century military portrait showcasing intricate ceremonial dress and noble poise.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman, capturing the opulent fashion of the Baroque era.

A warm and dignified family portrait by Arent de Gelder, showing a prominent professor with his wife and daughter.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the dignified character of an elderly sitter with lively brushwork.

An imposing Baroque-era portrait of a Venetian dignitary in rich crimson robes.

A solemn and beautifully lit group portrait of five women gathered in a quiet, atmospheric interior.

An elegant 19th-century formal portrait of a gentleman in period attire.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

An imposing 17th-century portrait of the famed Dutch naval commander Michiel de Ruyter.

A charming 19th-century portrait of a young woman in a vibrant green dress standing amidst a lush rose garden.

This dignified late 19th-century portrait captures a gentleman in formal attire with masterful, painterly detail.