Old World Portraits

A striking Belle Époque portrait of the famous French cabaret singer, captured with vibrant red hair against a luminous gold background.

An opulent and striking 17th-century portrait depicting the famed traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier in elaborate Eastern dress.

A striking Post-Impressionist portrait by Vincent van Gogh featuring bold impasto brushwork and a luminous blue and green palette.

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

An elegant late 19th-century portrait featuring a bold palette of yellow and violet.

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

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

A commanding and elegant self-portrait by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens.

A striking mid-19th-century portrait of a sailor, featuring bold color contrast and a powerful, dignified presence.

A commanding 19th-century portrait of a military captain set against a dramatic alpine landscape.

A striking 17th-century portrait of a noblewoman featuring a magnificent lace ruff and richly detailed courtly fashion.

An elegant and confident pastel self-portrait by Dutch artist Thérèse Schwartze, capturing the refined fashion of the early 20th century.