Old World Portraits

A dignified 17th-century portrait of a prominent official, rendered with rich textures and a somber, authoritative palette.

An evocative mid-17th-century portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden, captured with striking light and shadow.

A dignified 19th-century oil portrait of Zachary Taylor in military attire.

A dignified and atmospheric late 19th-century portrait featuring masterful chiaroscuro lighting.

A soul-stirring portrait of a Belgian laborer, captured with masterful detail and atmospheric lighting.

An elegant 1792 full-length portrait of Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull, capturing the statesman in a moment of dignified reflection.

A stately 18th-century portrait of a nobleman rendered with classic European refinement.

This formal 17th-century portrait captures the dignified presence of King John IV of Portugal in a somber, regal palette.

This 17th-century French portrait captures a dignified gentleman with refined lace details and a subtle, contemplative expression.

A dignified and atmospheric 19th-century portrait of the renowned astronomer Galileo Galilei.

A striking Baroque portrait by Anthony van Dyck featuring a gentleman in a dramatic white ruff.

A masterpiece of Baroque portraiture by Anthony van Dyck, featuring a young nobleman in luminous silks and an elegant, stately pose.