Old World Portraits
Apostle Saint Matthew
El Greco
A dramatic and expressive late Renaissance portrait of Saint Matthew by El Greco, featuring bold colors and striking light.
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.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
An Action off the Barbary Coast with Galleys and English Ships
Willem van de Velde the Younger
A stirring 17th-century maritime scene capturing the high-stakes drama of a naval engagement amidst billowing smoke.