18th Century

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Benjamin Franklin by renowned French painter Joseph-Siffred Duplessis.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a scholar in academic dress, set against a verdant garden backdrop.

An atmospheric lake landscape under a stormy sky, illuminated by a brilliant, ethereal rainbow.

A dignified 18th-century portrait by John Singleton Copley, featuring rich textures and a scholarly atmosphere.

A masterpiece of the Neapolitan Baroque, this dramatic work features bold chiaroscuro and elegant figures set against a tempestuous sky.

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

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a shimmering silk banyan, surrounded by the symbols of a scholarly life.

A striking animal study by Dutch master Jan Weenix featuring a peacock and peahen against a rich, dark backdrop.

A dramatic scene of quiet devotion set within the sweeping, sun-drenched ruins of the Roman Colosseum.

An evocative 18th-century landscape depicting a journey past a stone bridge and hilltop castle, rendered with masterful light and shadow.

An atmospheric moonlit landscape by Joseph Wright of Derby, capturing the dramatic play of light and shadow in the English countryside.