Old World Portraits

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

An elegant neoclassical portrait featuring luminous skin tones and a striking contrast of primary colors.

A charming and tender 19th-century portrait of a young child in a whimsical pastoral landscape.

An imposing Baroque-era portrait of a Venetian dignitary in rich crimson robes.

This elegant 19th-century portrait captures a woman in a shimmering blue gown amidst an opulent, classical interior.

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

An elegant 19th-century formal portrait of a gentleman in period attire.

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 imposing 17th-century portrait of the famed Dutch naval commander Michiel de Ruyter.

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

A charming 19th-century portrait of a young woman in a vibrant green dress standing amidst a lush rose garden.

This dignified late 19th-century portrait captures a gentleman in formal attire with masterful, painterly detail.