18th Century

A powerful Neoclassical scene of high drama and Greek tragedy by the visionary artist Henry Fuseli.

A romantic scene capturing the mythical origin of painting as a young woman traces her lover's silhouette by candlelight.

This lively early 18th-century theatrical painting by Claude Gillot captures a scene from the Commedia dell'arte set against a classical cityscape.

A masterpiece of Neoclassical history painting depicting the emotional banishment of Cleombrotus by King Leonidas II.

An exquisite 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a romantic nocturnal encounter on a palace terrace.

An exquisite 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a divine audience within a golden architectural setting.