Old World Portraits

An exquisite 17th-century portrait by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing a scholar with dignified intensity and masterful brushwork.

A majestic 18th-century oil portrait of the English monarch King Edward III, rendered with intricate detail in his ceremonial armor.

A dignified 17th-century portrait of a gentleman, captured with the warm, luminous lighting characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.

A dignified oil portrait of a 19th-century naval officer, capturing the solemnity and command of the maritime era.

An evocative profile portrait of a man in traditional North African attire, captured in a moment of contemplative gaze.

A magnificent Baroque portrait by Peter Paul Rubens depicting a scholar in deep contemplation.

A dignified 17th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in a striking white ruff collar against a dark, atmospheric background.

A dignified 17th-century full-length portrait of Colonel Alexander Popham in somber, elegant attire.

An evocative late-career portrait by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the thoughtful gaze of his patron Charles Lang Freer.

A masterful 17th-century portrait by Rembrandt featuring striking chiaroscuro and rich textures of fur and lace.

An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a bold red palette and a graceful, musically-inclined subject.

A soulful 18th-century portrait of a painter in his studio, rendered in a rich, earthy palette.