Old World Portraits

A commanding and introspective self-portrait by Rembrandt, showcasing his legendary mastery of light and shadow.

A grand eighteenth-century masterpiece by Pompeo Batoni depicting a historic papal audience in Rome.

An iconic 19th-century portrait by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting Napoleon Bonaparte during his historic Egyptian campaign.

A distinguished formal portrait of a British naval admiral in full dress uniform, set against a dramatic maritime backdrop.

A commanding and heroic full-length portrait of naval hero Captain William Peel amidst a dramatic battlefield scene.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young boy in a shimmering satin costume, set against a lush, atmospheric landscape.

A powerful neoclassical double portrait by Jacques-Louis David, capturing the solemn profiles of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara.

A powerful Baroque portrait of Saint Matthew, characterized by dramatic lighting and deep, earthen tones.

An atmospheric and realistic portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte’s arduous journey across the Alps.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman draped in a luxurious crimson ermine-lined robe.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait of the Utrecht heroine Trijn van Leemput, depicted with the tools of her historic resistance.

An intimate and masterful self-portrait by Joaquín Sorolla, defined by its striking use of light and shadow.