18th Century

A moody and romantic scene depicting a young lover in quiet contemplation, inspired by Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man.

A dramatic 18th-century portrait of Saint Anthony captured in a moment of profound contemplation and prayer.

A masterful 18th-century still life celebrating the creative arts through a rich arrangement of sculptor's busts, painter's palettes, and architectural drafts.

A masterful group portrait capturing the intellectual and artistic vibrancy of Paris at the turn of the 19th century.

A dramatic Enlightenment masterpiece capturing the wonder of scientific discovery through intense light and shadow.

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

A majestic depiction of ancient Greek architecture paired with a lively scene of 18th-century local life.

A dramatic and spiritually charged portrait of Saint Ambrose by the Spanish master Francisco Goya.

A masterfully rendered 18th-century architectural study of Canterbury’s historic Gothic gateway by J. M. W. Turner.

An introspective 18th-century scene of a writer at work, featuring a clever use of reflection.