Old World Portraits

This striking 19th-century portrait depicts Baldwin I of Flanders as a heroic figure set against a luminous gold-leaf background.

This 1647 portrait by Philippe de Champaigne captures Monseigneur Pierre de Bertier in dignified clerical attire with masterful lighting.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Viscount Sydney, captured with masterful light and shadow by the renowned Gilbert Stuart.

An intimate and focused late 19th-century portrait of a painter at work, rendered with rich, moody tones.

A sophisticated late 19th-century portrait of a scholar at his study, characterized by deep tones and a thoughtful gaze.

A dignified 17th-century portrait featuring rich dark tones and striking heraldic detail.

A striking neoclassical portrait by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, capturing the refined elegance of early 19th-century France.

A masterful 19th-century portrait capturing the focused presence of an artist in his studio.

An iconic portrait by Vincent van Gogh, featuring bold, rhythmic brushwork and a striking contrast between the sun-yellow straw hat and deep blue jacket.

A dignified seventeenth-century portrait of a clergyman in traditional attire.

A dignified 19th-century self-portrait featuring refined brushwork and a steady, direct gaze.

A sophisticated 18th-century portrait featuring masterfully rendered textures of silk and lace.