Old World Portraits

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

An elegant full-length portrait of Marie-Adélaïde of Savoy in a sumptuous jeweled gown with a playful cherub.

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

An elegant 19th-century royal portrait of Queen Louise of Orléans, featuring a striking red velvet dress and masterful light.

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.

A magnificent equestrian portrait of King Charles I by Anthony van Dyck, capturing the monarch's regal poise amidst architectural grandeur.

A captivating and dramatic 1910 self-portrait by the legendary actress and artist Sarah Bernhardt.

A grand 17th-century Dutch double portrait featuring a prince in gleaming ceremonial armor and a noblewoman in elegant black lace.