18th Century

A dramatic coastal grotto scene by Joseph Wright of Derby, featuring figures in shadow against a luminous Neapolitan sunset.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Elisabeth of France with her young son, captured with luminous detail and rich color.

A masterful 18th-century still life capturing the quiet beauty of everyday objects bathed in soft, directional light.

This elegant 18th-century portrait captures Francesca Gommi Maratti with a refined sense of light and classical poise.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, capturing the refined grace and luminous presence of a society figure.

An elegant 18th-century Spanish portrait by Goya featuring masterful lighting and rich period fashion.

This dramatic 18th-century marine painting captures the atmospheric intensity of a stormy coast as figures struggle against the churning sea.

An elegant Neoclassical depiction of Calliope, the Greek muse of epic poetry, by French painter Charles Meynier.

A charming 18th-century English pastoral painting depicting the autumn harvest at a traditional thatched cottage.

A masterful architectural scene by Canaletto, blending classical ruins with vibrant figures and a distant Italian cityscape.

A dramatic 18th-century biblical scene rendered with masterful light and shadow.