Old World Portraits

A striking 18th-century portrait featuring a man in a rich crimson coat set against a dramatic, atmospheric sky.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a woman in elaborate period attire and a magnificent pleated millstone ruff.

This dignified 1867 portrait by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier captures Jules Pelletier in formal ceremonial attire.

A soulful 19th-century portrait of an elderly woman in traditional North Frisian attire.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of the composer Christoph Willibald Gluck seated at a spinet.

A serene 18th-century profile portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation in warm, luminous tones.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young girl with her pet dog and a small bird, set against rich red drapery.

A striking late 19th-century historical portrait featuring a knightly figure in vibrant red and gold.

A magnificent Dutch Golden Age double portrait featuring exquisite textile rendering and a tender connection between the sitters.

An elegant Georgian-era portrait featuring two young ladies and a lamb in a serene pastoral setting.

A striking Post-Impressionist portrait by Vincent van Gogh, capturing the quiet dignity of a woman from Arles.

A stunning 19th-century portrait capturing the intricate beauty and regal presence of traditional Berber bridal finery.