Old World Portraits

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

An intimate and skillfully rendered 19th-century self-portrait of artist Henri Regnault.

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.

A commanding and elegant self-portrait by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens.

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

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Viscount Sydney, captured with masterful light and shadow by the renowned Gilbert Stuart.

A refined 19th-century scene of quiet contemplation featuring a woman beside a vibrant autumnal floral arrangement.

A magnificent Neoclassical portrait of Empress Josephine in her opulent coronation finery.

A sophisticated late 19th-century portrait of a scholar at his study, characterized by deep tones and a thoughtful gaze.

An elegant 17th-century self-portrait featuring dramatic contrasts and refined Dutch Golden Age attire.

A striking neoclassical portrait by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, capturing the refined elegance of early 19th-century France.