Dark Academia
Self-portrait
George Jamesone
This 1642 self-portrait by George Jamesone showcases the artist in his studio surrounded by his works and symbolic memento mori elements.
17th Century
Baroque drama, devotional painting, and richly layered Dutch domestic scenes.
From dramatic baroque painting to quieter devotional and domestic works, this era offers depth, richness, and historical weight.
Old World Portraits
Officers and Civic Guardsmen of Amsterdam
Thomas de Keyser
A striking 1632 group portrait of Amsterdam's civic guard, showcasing the refined detail and dramatic lighting of the Dutch Golden Age.
Moody Landscapes
Environs of Arnhem
Joris van der Haagen
An expansive and atmospheric Dutch Golden Age landscape capturing the quiet beauty of the Arnhem countryside.
Old World Portraits
Aubrey de Vere, 20th Earl of Oxford
Gerard Soest
A striking 17th-century portrait of a nobleman in gleaming dark armor and a vibrant orange sash.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Lady Dorothy Dacre
Anthony van Dyck
An elegant 17th-century portrait of a lady in shimmering white satin by the Flemish master Anthony van Dyck.
Old World Portraits
Stephanus Geeraerdts, Alderman in Haarlem
Frans Hals
A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the lively character and rich attire of a Haarlem official.