Old World Portraits

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.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of Saint Marina by Spanish master Francisco de Zurbarán, featuring striking contrast and meticulous textile detail.

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.

A masterpiece of 17th-century royal portraiture, capturing King Charles I with refined dignity in a natural setting.

An elegant late 19th-century oil portrait of a woman seated in a formal interior.

A striking and atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a Norwegian farmer in traditional dress.

A dignified and expressive portrait of John Adams, captured with the masterful brushwork of Gilbert Stuart.

A striking turn-of-the-century portrait set against the iconic, bustling backdrop of Montmartre.