Coastal Classics
Two English Ships Wrecked in a Storm on a Rocky Coast
Willem van de Velde the Younger
Experience the raw power of the sea in this masterful Dutch Golden Age marine painting.
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.
Moody Landscapes
The Fort of Bidjegur
William Hodges
A dramatic 18th-century landscape featuring a majestic hill fort bathed in soft atmospheric light.
Figure Studies
Jacob and Rachel
Francesco Solimena
A masterpiece of the Neapolitan Baroque, this dramatic work features bold chiaroscuro and elegant figures set against a tempestuous sky.
Figure Studies
Venice Rewards the Fine Arts
Michelangelo Morlaiter
An elegant 18th-century Venetian allegory celebrating the arts through luminous color and dramatic composition.
oil paint
Arrival of the Turkish Ambassador at the Tuileries
Charles Parrocel
A magnificent historical panorama capturing the grand 1721 arrival of the Ottoman ambassador in Paris.
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 disturbing content
Traditional Still Lifes
Gibier de plumes sur un rebord de pierre
Nicasius Bernaerts
A sophisticated 18th-century still life capturing the rich textures and iridescent plumage of game birds on a rustic stone ledge.
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