
Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait with a Hat
Ottilie Roederstein
An elegant and self-assured 1904 self-portrait by Ottilie Roederstein, featuring striking light and a refined palette.
High-presence works with contrast, confidence, and stronger visual punch.
Stronger contrast, deeper color, and confident composition give these works their statement-making energy.

Old World Portraits
Ottilie Roederstein
An elegant and self-assured 1904 self-portrait by Ottilie Roederstein, featuring striking light and a refined palette.

oil paint
Peter Paul Rubens
A dynamic Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the ethereal ascent of the Virgin Mary.

Old World Portraits
Jacques-Louis David
A powerful neoclassical double portrait by Jacques-Louis David, capturing the solemn profiles of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara.

Old World Portraits
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
An elegant 19th-century royal portrait of Queen Louise of Orléans, featuring a striking red velvet dress and masterful light.

Curated selection
Unknown Artist
This stately Qing-dynasty style portrait captures a prince in elaborate imperial robes against a dramatic dragon backdrop.

Old World Portraits
Wilhelm Böttner
An elegant 18th-century military portrait showcasing intricate ceremonial dress and noble poise.

Old World Portraits
Unknown Artist
A dignified 18th-century Spanish portrait of a cardinal set within an atmospheric library.

oil paint
François-André Vincent
A luminous Rococo-style depiction of the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.

Traditional Still Lifes
Jan Davidsz. de Heem
A lavish Dutch Golden Age bouquet bursting with vibrant blooms, ripe fruit, and delicate insects against a dramatic dark backdrop.

Dark Academia
Helene Schjerfbeck
An iconic modernist self-portrait by Helene Schjerfbeck, balancing minimalist forms with intense psychological depth.

Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Luca Giordano
A dramatic Baroque scene of the resurrected Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene, featuring rich blue tones and celestial light.

Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Charles Brocas
A dramatic Neoclassical scene depicting the Athenian statesman Aristides in a moment of stoic gravity.
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