Old World Portraits

An ethereal 1903 oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer, capturing a young woman with a luminous, soulful presence.

A majestic full-length portrait of Louis XVI in his ornate coronation robes, captured with masterful detail by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis.

A magnificent 18th-century group portrait capturing a scholarly entourage in a moment of intellectual gathering.

An elegant Regency-era portrait featuring luminous brushwork and a sophisticated palette of soft blue and warm earth tones.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young woman in a luminous pink dress set within a classical garden.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a bearded gentleman standing amidst the machinery of a historic paper mill.

An exquisite 17th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in rich, ornate attire with a striking lace ruff.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a woman in a quiet, flower-filled interior by Tom Roberts.

A commanding 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring rich textures and a dignified maritime backdrop.

An elegant Meiji-era portrait capturing a moment of poise with traditional Japanese musical elements.

A sophisticated mid-19th century portrait capturing refined elegance and rich textile textures.

This elegant 18th-century portrait captures a young Mozart in a regal lavender court suit beside his instrument.