Old World Portraits

A majestic and detailed formal portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in full ceremonial court attire.

An expressive portrait of French actor Émile Dehelly in stage costume, rendered with vibrant, impressionistic brushwork.

A regal 19th-century depiction of Joan of Flanders, radiating historical elegance against a striking gold-leaf background.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval figure set against a shimmering gold background.

An imposing late 19th-century portrait of a medieval knight, rendered with luminous detail against a striking gold background.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a nobleman rendered in vivid crimson against a shimmering gold field.

An evocative late 19th-century portrait depicting a medieval figure against a luminous gold ground.

An elegant 19th-century profile portrait of a Flemish noblewoman set against a radiant gold ground.

An imposing 19th-century portrait of Baldwin III rendered with rich detail and a luminous gold background.

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

A striking late 19th-century historical portrait featuring a knightly figure in vibrant red and gold.