Old World Portraits

A distinguished 17th-century portrait featuring a striking white ruff against a moody, dark background.

A dignified late 18th-century portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence, capturing the sitter with masterful light and shadow.

A striking late 18th-century portrait featuring dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and a dignified sitter.

A moody and atmospheric self-portrait by Mariano Fortuny, capturing a contemplative moment in rich, deep tones.

An elegant 17th-century portrait featuring the Duke of Buckingham in formal attire, attributed to the master Peter Paul Rubens.

A dignified portrait of an elderly man in rustic attire, captured in soft outdoor light.

A stunning 1843 masterpiece by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, depicting a reclining princess in a setting of grand European elegance.

This evocative 17th-century portrait captures a musician in a moment of deep concentration, masterfully rendered with dramatic light.

This elegant 18th-century portrait captures a woman in a luminous white satin dress, showcasing the artist's masterful rendering of light and texture.

An elegant profile portrait by Rembrandt featuring masterful lighting and rich, dark textures.

A soul-stirring 19th-century portrait study of a Roman man, rendered with masterful psychological depth.

An elegant 17th-century portrait by Anthony van Dyck featuring a gentleman in a dramatic dark cloak and intricate ruff.