18th Century

This 1785 cityscape by Isaac Ouwater captures the architectural grandeur and daily activity around the historic Waag in Amsterdam.

A whimsical architectural fantasy by Hubert Robert, pairing the lively energy of a French folk dance with the timeless grandeur of Egyptian ruins.

A magnificent 18th-century vista of Venice’s historic waterfront teeming with life and ceremonial gondolas.

An elegant 18th-century architectural fantasy featuring sun-drenched classical ruins and serene harbor life.

A lively 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the bustle of the Grand Canal near the iconic Rialto Bridge.

A luminous 18th-century landscape capturing the bustling activity along the Rhine river valley.

This masterful Venetian capriccio captures the Enlightenment spirit of architectural study set against a dramatic backdrop of classical ruins.

An elegant 18th-century marine painting capturing the power and grace of a sailing ship in the Thames Estuary.

A lively and detailed 18th-century view of Potsdam's historic market square.

This luminous classical landscape by Pierre Patel features atmospheric blue mountains and a vast, cloud-filled sky.

An exquisite eighteenth-century Venetian veduta capturing the architectural splendor and lively pageantry of the Doge's Palace.