Old World Portraits

A dignified and atmospheric 19th-century portrait of the renowned astronomer Galileo Galilei.

A quintessential Dutch Golden Age scene of family life, blending masterful perspective with a warm, musical atmosphere.

A dignified late 18th-century group portrait by Henry Raeburn, capturing a quiet moment between three figures.

A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait showcasing masterful textures of lace, fur, and silk.

An elegant 1860 oil portrait of a woman in refined period dress, showcasing exceptional detail in lace and textile.

A refined 17th-century double portrait celebrating intellectual life and domestic partnership.

An intimate and masterful self-portrait of the renowned Impressionist Camille Pissarro in his studio.

A warm and dignified family portrait by Arent de Gelder, showing a prominent professor with his wife and daughter.

A solemn and beautifully lit group portrait of five women gathered in a quiet, atmospheric interior.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of Saint Marina by Spanish master Francisco de Zurbarán, featuring striking contrast and meticulous textile detail.

An elegant and serene 1801 portrait of a woman at her piano by American folk artist John Brewster, Jr.