Old World Portraits
Portrait of Louis XVI
Antoine-François Callet
A dignified 18th-century royal portrait of Louis XVI, rendered with rich textures and a commanding presence.
Art for the Dining Room
Formal, atmospheric works that add presence and conversation to the table.
Elegant subjects and stronger presence suit the formality and drama of a room built for gathering.
Figure Studies
Telemachus and Calypso
Jean Raoux
This 1722 masterpiece by Jean Raoux captures the mythological encounter between Telemachus and the nymph Calypso in a lush, dramatic landscape.
Moody Landscapes
Tivoli Waterfall
Simon Denis
A powerful depiction of the iconic Tivoli waterfalls, capturing the raw energy and atmospheric light of the Italian landscape.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Triumph of Mercy
William Artaud
A dynamic neoclassical allegory depicting the spirit of Mercy restraining a figure of War in a chariot.