Old World Portraits

This 1632 portrait by Cornelis de Vos captures a dignified gentleman with striking detail and masterful light.

An intimate and elegantly composed 19th-century French family portrait set within a classical artist's studio.

An elegant 18th-century military portrait showcasing intricate ceremonial dress and noble poise.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman, capturing the opulent fashion of the Baroque era.

A warm and dignified family portrait by Arent de Gelder, showing a prominent professor with his wife and daughter.

An elegant neoclassical portrait featuring luminous skin tones and a striking contrast of primary colors.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the dignified character of an elderly sitter with lively brushwork.

An imposing Baroque-era portrait of a Venetian dignitary in rich crimson robes.

This elegant 19th-century portrait captures a woman in a shimmering blue gown amidst an opulent, classical interior.

A solemn and beautifully lit group portrait of five women gathered in a quiet, atmospheric interior.

An elegant 19th-century formal portrait of a gentleman in period attire.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.