18th Century

A masterpiece of the Neapolitan Baroque, this dramatic work features bold chiaroscuro and elegant figures set against a tempestuous sky.

A charming Edo-period ink painting of monkeys atop a rocky ledge, masterfully capturing personality and nature's quiet movement.

A meticulously detailed 18th-century gouache featuring a vibrant harvest of summer fruits and nuts.

This refined pastel portrait by Jean-Étienne Liotard captures 18th-century elegance through masterful textures and luminous color.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of statesman John Jay, capturing a moment of quiet intellectual dignity.

A masterful maritime scene featuring a grand British frigate sailing amidst a fleet on open waters.

This 1755 oil portrait by Mattheus Verheyden captures an elegant gentleman in sumptuously embroidered silk before his sprawling country estate.

An exquisite 18th-century view of Venice's bustling waterfront by the master of perspective, Canaletto.

This luminous 18th-century painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo captures a moment of classical romance and pageantry under a vast, airy sky.

A vibrant and detailed 18th-century court painting on silk capturing the festive atmosphere of the Chinese Imperial New Year.

A masterfully detailed 18th-century classical landscape capturing a serene moment amidst ancient ruins.