Old World Portraits

This dignified 1867 portrait by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier captures Jules Pelletier in formal ceremonial attire.

A soulful 19th-century portrait of an elderly woman in traditional North Frisian attire.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait featuring a sophisticated palette of deep blacks and warm skin tones.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of the composer Christoph Willibald Gluck seated at a spinet.

A serene 18th-century profile portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation in warm, luminous tones.

An atmospheric 19th-century self-portrait of artist Eduard Bendemann, characterized by striking chiaroscuro lighting.

A dignified Regency-era double portrait capturing a quiet, scholarly moment between a grandfather and grandson.

A masterpiece of light and shadow, this striking portrait showcases Rembrandt's unparalleled ability to capture human character and rich texture.

A striking Post-Impressionist portrait by Vincent van Gogh, capturing the quiet dignity of a woman from Arles.

A sophisticated late 19th-century portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation and dignified poise.

A stunning 19th-century portrait capturing the intricate beauty and regal presence of traditional Berber bridal finery.

A dignified side-profile portrait of a bearded gentleman by Edgar Degas, rendered with sophisticated, painterly brushwork.