18th Century

This 1783 self-portrait by Joseph Ducreux captures a candid, humorous moment of human exhaustion with masterful theatricality.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of the Duchess of Marlborough in a vibrant red gown against an atmospheric landscape.

A tender and quiet 18th-century domestic scene depicting a moment of learning and quiet instruction.

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

A majestic 18th-century panoramic vista of Bilbao, featuring a celestial figure holding a banner over the city and river.

This dramatic mid-18th-century painting by Francesco Fontebasso captures the emotional surrender of Darius’s family to Alexander the Great.

An 18th-century Venetian architectural fantasy featuring dramatic Gothic ruins and a sunlit obelisk beside the water.

An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman in a shimmering satin gown.

This masterful 1708 trompe-l'oeil ceiling painting features a dramatic assembly of birds in an expansive, airy sky.

This magnificent 18th-century view by Canaletto captures the luminous atmosphere and vibrant maritime life of Venice's San Marco basin.