Old World Portraits

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a French general standing with poise against a dramatic, smoke-filled background.

A dignified 17th-century portrait of a scholarly figure, characterized by its soulful expression and dramatic chiaroscuro.

A stately 18th-century British portrait of a nobleman in a powdered wig and velvet attire.

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

A dignified and atmospheric portrait of an older woman, rendered with bold, expressive brushwork.

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.

A striking and moody portrait by Édouard Manet, capturing a woman in traditional Spanish attire with bold, modern intensity.