Old World Portraits

An exquisite 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in a striking, elaborately detailed blue and silver striped dress.

This elegant 1848 oil portrait by Peter Michal Bohúň captures a woman in a refined dark dress with exquisite lace detailing.

A masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age, this portrait features vibrant silks and a refined composition by Nicolaes Maes.

A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring striking tonal contrast and masterful detail.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age self-portrait featuring a striking gaze and sophisticated play of light.

A dignified 19th-century oil portrait of John Quincy Adams, rendered with striking realism and deep tonal contrast.

A dignified 19th-century portrait by John Collier, capturing the scholarly presence of Sir George Biddell Airy.

A majestic triple portrait celebrating maritime history, featuring rich velvet textures and classical nautical symbols.

An atmospheric 18th-century portrait of Štefan Desseöffy, capturing the dignified presence of a nobleman.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Captain Sir Richard Pearson in naval regalia.

This striking 19th-century portrait depicts Baldwin I of Flanders as a heroic figure set against a luminous gold-leaf background.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait showcasing the refined fashion and dignified posture of Margaretha Munter.