Dramatic Bold

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

A dramatic and spiritually charged portrait of Saint Ambrose by the Spanish master Francisco Goya.

An iconic 18th-century profile portrait of Catherine the Great in her imperial regalia.

A stately 18th-century portrait of a Scottish nobleman in traditional tartan regalia against a moody coastal backdrop.

This lively early 18th-century theatrical painting by Claude Gillot captures a scene from the Commedia dell'arte set against a classical cityscape.

This evocative 18th-century Venetian landscape captures the shimmering light and maritime activity of St Mark’s Basin.

A dramatic and contemplative depiction of Saint Jerome in prayer, characterized by striking chiaroscuro and masterly anatomical detail.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of the future Frederick the Great in polished armor and royal regalia.