Old World Portraits

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

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a British officer by Thomas Gainsborough, featuring a striking red uniform and a faithful canine companion.

A soulful, painterly profile study by Helene Schjerfbeck capturing a moment of quiet focus and intellectual depth.

This late 19th-century self-portrait captures a dignified figure set against an atmospheric, light-filled forest.

An elegant Edwardian portrait captured with the luminous, fluid brushwork characteristic of John Singer Sargent.

A striking late 19th-century depiction of Jan Borluut in medieval armor against a luminous gold background.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman in pink silk, characterized by delicate brushwork and a soft, warm palette.

An elegant 17th-century double portrait featuring two young sisters in luminous satin dresses, holding a white bird.

A refined 17th-century portrait of a young nobleman in hunting attire with his loyal spaniel.

An elegant Baroque portrait of a military commander in gleaming ceremonial armor.

An elegant Gilded Age portrait of Lucy Turner Joy, captured with the energetic and luminous brushwork of Anders Zorn.

An iconic and regal portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in his coronation regalia, captured with masterful precision by Jacques-Louis David.