Old World Portraits

A dignified formal portrait characterized by dramatic lighting and a rich, moody palette.

An elegant 18th-century portrait capturing the refined presence of Count Jørgen Scheel.

A striking 19th-century portrait of Charles I, Count of Flanders, depicted in contemplative prayer against a shimmering gold ground.

An elegant 17th-century portrait featuring a woman in luminous silks set against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman in a striking red and gold gown.

A majestic Romantic masterpiece by Eugène Delacroix depicting the Sultan of Morocco in a grand royal procession.

A self-assured portrait of Anna Bilińska-Bohdanowicz capturing the artist at work with her brushes and apron.

An elegant 18th-century royal portrait featuring rich textures of fur, silk, and sparkling diamonds.

A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.

This stately Baroque portrait by Michael Dahl depicts Rear-Admiral Sir John Munden in commanding military attire against a dramatic naval backdrop.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a young boy by American master Winslow Homer, capturing a moment of quiet poise.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat, characterized by masterful light and shadow.