Old World Portraits

A masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age, this portrait features vibrant silks and a refined composition by Nicolaes Maes.

A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring striking tonal contrast and masterful detail.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age self-portrait featuring a striking gaze and sophisticated play of light.

A dignified 19th-century oil portrait of John Quincy Adams, rendered with striking realism and deep tonal contrast.

A dignified 19th-century portrait by John Collier, capturing the scholarly presence of Sir George Biddell Airy.

A majestic triple portrait celebrating maritime history, featuring rich velvet textures and classical nautical symbols.

An atmospheric 18th-century portrait of Štefan Desseöffy, capturing the dignified presence of a nobleman.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Captain Sir Richard Pearson in naval regalia.

This striking 19th-century portrait depicts Baldwin I of Flanders as a heroic figure set against a luminous gold-leaf background.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait showcasing the refined fashion and dignified posture of Margaretha Munter.

This 1647 portrait by Philippe de Champaigne captures Monseigneur Pierre de Bertier in dignified clerical attire with masterful lighting.

An elegant 19th-century oil portrait capturing a woman in profile with rich textures and a warm, glowing palette.