Old World Portraits
Baldomero Espartero
Antonio María Esquivel
A majestic mid-19th-century portrait of a Spanish military leader in full ceremonial regalia.
Dramatic Bold
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
Portrait of Louis XV
Unknown Artist
An elegant 18th-century French royal portrait of King Louis XV in full regalia.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Allegory of Victory
Mathieu Le Nain
A dramatic 17th-century French allegory depicting Victory treading upon a defeated foe.