18th Century

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.

A dignified and technically masterful self-portrait by the celebrated Venetian Rococo artist Rosalba Carriera.

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

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.

A grand 18th-century Venetian painting capturing the dramatic entry of the Trojan Horse into the city of Troy.

An intricate 18th-century Indian miniature painting showcasing a royal visit to a forest hermitage with vibrant colors and rich detail.