Old World Portraits

This exquisite 17th-century Dutch portrait captures Lucia Wijbrants in a luminous satin gown, surrounded by the luxurious textures of a stately interior.

A majestic full-length portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, in ceremonial ermine-trimmed robes.

A dignified formal portrait of the renowned Dutch naval commander Michiel de Ruyter.

A striking 17th-century portrait by Sir Peter Lely, capturing Admiral Sir John Harman in a moment of command.

An elegant full-length portrait of Martha Washington, captured with masterful attention to the textures of lace and satin.

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

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

An elegant 19th-century portrait by Raja Ravi Varma, masterfully blending European academic realism with traditional Indian subjects.

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

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.