Old World Portraits
Louis XVI in Coronation Robes
Joseph-Siffred Duplessis
A majestic full-length portrait of Louis XVI in his ornate coronation robes, captured with masterful detail by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis.
Old World Portraits
Fleetwood Hesketh
Joseph Wright of Derby
A striking 18th-century portrait of a young gentleman in sporting attire by Joseph Wright of Derby.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Cardinal Gian Giacomo Millo
Gaspare Traversi
A striking 18th-century portrait of a cardinal, featuring a bold red palette and a dignified presence.
Old World Portraits
Henry Barry
John Singleton Copley
A striking 18th-century military portrait by the renowned master John Singleton Copley.
canvas
The Oath of Lafayette at the Festival of the Federation
L. David
An evocative historical scene capturing a pivotal moment of the French Revolution with dramatic lighting and classical composition.
Old World Portraits
Doña Mariana Belsunse y Salasar
Pedro Díaz, José Joaquín Bermejo
An exquisite 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in a striking, elaborately detailed blue and silver striped dress.
Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait, Yawning
Joseph Ducreux
This 1783 self-portrait by Joseph Ducreux captures a candid, humorous moment of human exhaustion with masterful theatricality.
Figure Studies
Pradyumna and Samvara Fighting with Maces
Unknown Artist
A striking 18th-century Pahari miniature depicting a mythological duel against a bold, saturated red background.
Curated selection
Fête de la Fédération
Charles Thévenin
This monumental painting captures the scale and energy of the Fête de la Fédération, a pivotal celebration of the French Revolution.
Old World Portraits
Frederick the Great as Crown Prince
Antoine Pesne
An elegant 18th-century portrait of Frederick the Great as Crown Prince, showcasing the regal interplay of polished armor and luxurious ermine-lined velvet.
Contains nudity
Architectural Interiors
The Palace of Time: Stage Design for Lully's Atys
Jacques Vigouroux Duplessis
An evocative 18th-century stage design depicting the grand 'Palace of Time' with celestial figures and dramatic baroque lighting.
Contains disturbing content
Moody Landscapes
The Death of the Pharaoh
Vincent Malo (I)
A powerful Baroque narrative painting capturing the dramatic climax of the Egyptian army's pursuit through the Red Sea.
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