Old World Portraits

An elegant Dutch Golden Age portrait featuring a young man in sophisticated black attire against a deep, atmospheric backdrop.

An elegant 18th-century double portrait featuring a couple in lavish period attire against a dramatic red curtain.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of General William T. Sherman in full military regalia.

An evocative masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age, featuring Vermeer's signature use of light and color.

A striking 17th-century portrait featuring the rich textures of silk and lace in a commanding red and dark palette.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a woman in a striking pleated ruff and lace-trimmed cuffs.

An elegant 18th-century portrait capturing a woman in a luminous white gown against a rich red sofa.

A tender 19th-century portrait of a schoolboy holding his lessons and a simple toy against a dark, atmospheric background.

A dignified 18th-century portrait featuring masterful detail in the sitter's patterned blue-grey coat and lace finery.

An commanding 18th-century portrait of a naval officer, rendered with the elegant brushwork of George Romney.

A striking Baroque portrait of the young French king in gleaming armor, reflecting power and classical elegance.

This elegant 18th-century profile portrait captures the refined dignity of a French nobleman through masterful pastel technique.