Old World Portraits

A striking Neoclassical portrait of the sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini, capturing a moment of poised, youthful intensity.

An evocative late 19th-century portrait featuring masterful chiaroscuro lighting and a dignified, bearded subject.

An intensely focused portrait by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing the noble presence and thoughtful gaze of Lorenzo de' Medici.

A striking turn-of-the-century portrait set against the iconic, bustling backdrop of Montmartre.

An elegant seventeenth-century family portrait by Karel van Mander III, featuring luminous figures against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.

A soulful and atmospheric 19th-century portrait capture in deep, contemplative tones.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the renowned landscape painter Thomas Cole.

A stately 19th-century portrait of the famed explorer Captain Cook against a dramatic coastal backdrop.

A dignified 1908 portrait by Elemír Halász-Hradil, capturing a gentleman in a classic, confident pose.

An evocative mid-19th-century portrait of a man with a steady gaze, set against a dramatic, atmospheric mountain landscape.

This 1878 oil portrait by Antoine Vollon captures a man in traditional Spanish dress accompanied by a faithful canine companion.

A striking early 20th-century self-portrait featuring bold, expressive brushwork and a commanding presence.