18th Century

A whimsical 18th-century genre scene capturing the delight of a traveling animal performance in the countryside.

An elegant 18th-century Venetian portrait capturing the dignity and opulence of the Republic's highest office.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

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.