Old World Portraits

A magnificent 17th-century full-length portrait of Gaston of France, captured with the characteristic elegance of Anthony van Dyck.

A masterful portrait by John Singer Sargent featuring dramatic lighting and sophisticated brushwork.

An elegant 18th-century French painting celebrating female artistic mastery through luminous color and sophisticated lighting.

An atmospheric and realistic portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte’s arduous journey across the Alps.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman draped in a luxurious crimson ermine-lined robe.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait of the Utrecht heroine Trijn van Leemput, depicted with the tools of her historic resistance.

A charming and masterful 18th-century French double portrait of two young brothers in rustic costume.

A soulful, painterly portrait of literary giant Henry James captured in rich earth tones.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, featuring a gentleman in military dress against a sweeping, atmospheric landscape.

A dignified 1914 portrait of the Brazilian statesman José Bonifácio, rendered with masterful realism and warm, atmospheric light.

A refined 19th-century profile portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.

A dignified and masterfully painted portrait of Grover Cleveland by Anders Zorn, capturing a sense of quiet authority.