Dramatic Bold

This dramatic 17th-century self-portrait by Artemisia Gentileschi captures the artist in the act of creation, personifying the Allegory of Painting.

A striking expressionist portrait featuring bold brushwork and a cool, atmospheric palette.

A dramatic 18th-century theatrical portrait depicting actress Susannah Maria Cibber as Cordelia amidst a gathering storm.

An elegant Regency-era portrait of Lord Granville Leveson-Gower by the master of the genre, Sir Thomas Lawrence.

A striking neoclassical portrait of a French singer, rendered with dramatic lighting and rich crimson tones.

An expressive portrait of St. James the Less by El Greco, featuring dramatic lighting and vibrant drapery.

A striking Dutch Golden Age group portrait of four guild members in traditional black doublets and elaborate ruffs.

A striking 1902 oil portrait of a man characterized by a bold and atmospheric red background.

An iconic Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing a confident gentleman in spectacularly detailed embroidered dress.

A commanding and elegant self-portrait by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens.

An early and atmospheric self-portrait by the Dutch Master, featuring his signature dramatic lighting.

A striking 19th-century character study featuring a bold red headscarf and strong, painterly highlights.