18th Century

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.

A commanding 18th-century self-portrait featuring rich crimson tones and a dignified, scholarly atmosphere.

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

A refined 18th-century portrait of a woman in a white gown and wide-brimmed hat, exuding Georgian elegance.