Old World Portraits

A stately Baroque portrait of a woman in elegant black attire with a striking white ruff.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, distinguished by a magnificent feathered war bonnet and warm, earthy tones.

A striking 17th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in formal attire set against a vibrant crimson backdrop.

A masterpiece of Jacobean portraiture, this work captures the stunning detail of 17th-century lace and floral embroidery against a dramatic velvet backdrop.

A powerful profile study of the Apostle Simon, rendered with dramatic lighting and expressive brushwork.

A commanding 19th-century masterpiece featuring a dignified figure in flowing white robes set against the intricate architecture of the Alhambra.

An iconic 19th-century portrait by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting Napoleon Bonaparte during his historic Egyptian campaign.

A powerful neoclassical double portrait by Jacques-Louis David, capturing the solemn profiles of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait of the Utrecht heroine Trijn van Leemput, depicted with the tools of her historic resistance.