18th Century

This 1735 ink-on-paper painting by Wang Shishen captures the resilient beauty of winter plum blossoms through masterful calligraphic brushwork.

A dramatic Dutch Golden Age maritime scene capturing the churning energy of the sea following a tempest.

This stately Qing-dynasty style portrait captures a prince in elaborate imperial robes against a dramatic dragon backdrop.

An intimate and luminous self-portrait by the celebrated British master Sir Joshua Reynolds.

A striking late-Baroque portrait featuring vibrant crimson robes and meticulous detail.

This vibrant 18th-century Indian miniature illustrates a dramatic confrontation from the Ramayana epic.

An elegant 18th-century self-portrait of an artist in his studio, characterized by dramatic lighting and rich textures.

A dignified late 18th-century portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence, capturing the sitter with masterful light and shadow.

A powerful neoclassical depiction of the tragic Greek hero Oedipus at the end of his life.

An iconic Rococo portrait of Madame de Pompadour in a luxurious pink gown, set against a romantic woodland backdrop.