Old World Portraits

This grand seventeenth-century portrait by Anthony van Dyck features an English earl in a lush, exotic landscape.

This striking regimental portrait captures the dignity of a British officer through vibrant color and masterful brushwork.

A dignified 17th-century portrait capturing the rich textures and subtle light of the Dutch Golden Age.

A masterful study of light and character by Rembrandt, depicting an elderly man in a contemplative profile.

A sophisticated and moody 1872 group portrait by Henri Fantin-Latour, capturing a contemplative gathering of French literary figures.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a woman in elaborate period attire and a magnificent pleated millstone ruff.

This dignified 1867 portrait by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier captures Jules Pelletier in formal ceremonial attire.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait featuring a sophisticated palette of deep blacks and warm skin tones.

An atmospheric 19th-century self-portrait of artist Eduard Bendemann, characterized by striking chiaroscuro lighting.

A dignified Regency-era double portrait capturing a quiet, scholarly moment between a grandfather and grandson.

A striking late 19th-century historical portrait featuring a knightly figure in vibrant red and gold.

A masterpiece of light and shadow, this striking portrait showcases Rembrandt's unparalleled ability to capture human character and rich texture.