Old World Portraits

This 1851 masterpiece by Ingres captures the refined elegance of a Parisian socialite with startling precision and luxurious detail.

This charming 17th-century portrait captures a young girl in a shimmering white gown, showcasing the masterful light and texture of the Dutch Golden Age.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a mother and daughter, captured with luminous detail and classic elegance.

An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a woman in a golden gown adorned with delicate lace and pearls.

A sophisticated mid-18th-century portrait by Pompeo Batoni, capturing the elegance of a young aristocrat during his Grand Tour.

An iconic triple portrait of King Charles I by Anthony van Dyck, capturing the monarch's likeness with masterful Baroque elegance.

A charismatic 18th-century portrait of the actor Saint-Ange, capturing a moment of theatrical elegance.

A majestic full-length portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, in ceremonial ermine-trimmed robes.

A dignified formal portrait of the renowned Dutch naval commander Michiel de Ruyter.

A striking 17th-century portrait by Sir Peter Lely, capturing Admiral Sir John Harman in a moment of command.

An exquisite 17th-century portrait by Rembrandt, capturing a woman with a luminous gaze holding a soft ostrich-feather fan.

An elegant Orientalist portrait of a Moroccan couple amidst the stunning architectural detail of a Moorish palace.