Old World Portraits
The Man of Letters Gillis de Wevel
Albrecht De Vriendt
A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a medieval scholar set against a luminous gold background.
Art for the Study
Dark, intelligent pieces that hold up beside books, wood, and brass.
Scholarly subjects, darker tones, and classic character feel at home among books, wood, and brass.
Figure Studies
Two Walloon Peasant Children (Les Boëchelles)
Léon Frédéric
A poignant and beautifully rendered realist portrait of two children in quiet companionship.
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The Pot of Strawberry Jam
Juan Gris
A masterful Cubist still life by Juan Gris, featuring a sophisticated interplay of geometric forms and an earthy, modern palette.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman Reading
Jacob Jordaens
An elegant 17th-century Flemish portrait of a contemplative woman engaged in reading.