Old World Portraits

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman in rich silk attire, seated amidst a blend of interior luxury and a pastoral landscape.

This dignified 1795 portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda captures Yusuf Agah Efendi in rich Ottoman attire and a contemplative pose.

An elegant 17th-century Flemish portrait of a gentleman in a striking white ruff.

An elegant late 18th-century portrait of French archaeologist Alexandre Lenoir, captured with a striking yellow cravat.

An elegant mid-19th-century portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing the subject's gentle expression with luminous brushwork.

An opulent mid-19th-century portrait of a seated dignitary in lavishly embroidered garments.

An elegant late 19th-century portrait capturing a sophisticated figure against a muted, atmospheric landscape.

A masterful study in light and shadow, this self-portrait by Henri Fantin-Latour offers a quiet, contemplative presence.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a youth in a dark green hunting jacket holding a rifle against a moody background.

A poignant double portrait by Edvard Munch, capturing deep psychological intensity through expressive brushwork and a warm, muted palette.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a gentleman in a classic pleated ruff.