18th Century

This 1783 self-portrait by Joseph Ducreux captures a candid, humorous moment of human exhaustion with masterful theatricality.

This 18th-century architectural painting captures the grand scale and intricate ornamentation of a Baroque cathedral interior.

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

A dramatic Enlightenment masterpiece capturing the wonder of scientific discovery through intense light and shadow.

A majestic 18th-century panoramic vista of Bilbao, featuring a celestial figure holding a banner over the city and river.

An 18th-century Venetian architectural fantasy featuring dramatic Gothic ruins and a sunlit obelisk beside the water.

A commanding 18th-century self-portrait featuring rich crimson tones and a dignified, scholarly atmosphere.

This magnificent 18th-century view by Canaletto captures the luminous atmosphere and vibrant maritime life of Venice's San Marco basin.

A magnificent depiction of a royal wedding banquet by Martin van Meytens, capturing the opulence of the 18th-century Austrian court.

A sweeping 18th-century landscape capturing the atmospheric drama of a storm on the Ganges River.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait of the celebrated explorer Captain James Cook in full naval attire.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Benjamin Franklin by renowned French painter Joseph-Siffred Duplessis.