Old World Portraits

This 1911 portrait by Ferdinand Hodler captures the subject with the artist's signature bold outlines and expressive, textured brushwork.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Elisabeth of France with her young son, captured with luminous detail and rich color.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, capturing the refined grace and luminous presence of a society figure.

A tender Biedermeier family portrait capturing a father and his three children in a light-filled domestic setting.

An elegant 17th-century portrait featuring masterful light effects and shimmering silk textures.

A refined 18th-century family portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, blending aristocratic grace with the natural beauty of the English countryside.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a soft pink gown with intricate lace details.

A soulful and vibrant portrait capturing the quiet dignity of a woman through expressive, painterly brushwork.

A charming and regal 17th-century portrait of the young Prince William III beside a symbolic orange tree.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman admiring an ornate golden platter, rendered in warm, luminous tones.

A confident and atmospheric self-portrait capturing the focus and dignity of the artist at her craft.

A masterful double portrait by Rembrandt capturing a moment of interaction between a shipbuilder and his wife.