Old World Portraits

A majestic full-length portrait of the Earl of Sandwich by Thomas Gainsborough, set against the backdrop of Greenwich.

A striking Baroque portrait of an Italian nobleman clad in gleaming plate armor.

A masterful double portrait by Rembrandt capturing a moment of interaction between a shipbuilder and his wife.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age portrait of a young man in exquisite attire set against a dramatic red backdrop and naval scene.

An iconic 19th-century portrait celebrating the dignity of labor, featuring a blacksmith at his anvil in a warm, atmospheric forge.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a young man with a brooding, contemplative expression.

This masterwork by William Hogarth captures the intense drama of the theater through a powerful, emotive portrait.

An evocative 19th-century portrait capturing a serious subject in striking, high-contrast light.

A magnificent 19th-century royal portrait capturing Queen Marie-Amélie and her young sons in elaborate period attire.

A commanding 18th-century portrait of a naval officer in gleaming armor against a dramatic maritime backdrop.

A striking 18th-century portrait of John Phillippo Nighorus in rich Eastern attire.

A dignified 17th-century Flemish portrait featuring a striking white ruff collar against a deep, moody background.