Old World Portraits
Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh
Peter Lely
A majestic Restoration-era portrait by Peter Lely, showcasing dignified presence and masterful fabric textures.
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.
Traditional Still Lifes
Flowers in a Window Niche
Ambrosius Bosschaert
An exquisite Dutch Golden Age floral study by Ambrosius Bosschaert, featuring a vibrant bouquet set within a stone niche.
Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life Trompe l'Oeil
Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts
An ingenious 17th-century trompe l'oeil still life featuring fruit on a 'peeling' canvas backdrop.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Democritus
Hendrick ter Brugghen
A spirited Dutch Golden Age portrayal of the 'laughing philosopher' Democritus by Hendrick ter Brugghen.