Old World Portraits
Vasco da Gama
António Manuel da Fonseca
A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.
Old World Portraits
Scholarly portraits and old-world figures with gravity.
Richly dressed sitters, formal poses, and darker palettes give these portraits their stately, old-world presence.
Old World Portraits
Petalesharro (Generous Chief), Pawnee
Charles Bird King
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, distinguished by a magnificent feathered war bonnet and warm, earthy tones.
Old World Portraits
King Christian IV of Denmark
Karel van Mander III
A majestic full-length portrait of King Christian IV of Denmark, showcasing the grandeur of 17th-century royal portraiture.
Old World Portraits
A Military Commander
Willem Wissing
A commanding 17th-century portrait of a military leader in full plate armor, captured with striking detail and old-world elegance.
Old World Portraits
James, Duke of York
John Michael Wright
An authoritative 17th-century portrait of the Duke of York, capturing the luminous gleam of plate armor against rich crimson drapery.
Old World Portraits
William Elliott
Samuel Lovett Waldo
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a rich crimson backdrop.