Dramatic Bold

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Frederick the Great as Crown Prince, showcasing the regal interplay of polished armor and luxurious ermine-lined velvet.

A vibrant and dynamic Baroque-era study of roosters and hens by master bird painter Jakob Bogdani.

A majestic 18th-century portrait of Shuja al-Daula, showcasing the rich textures of fur and patterned silk.

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

A dramatic 18th-century landscape capturing the rugged majesty and atmospheric light of the Swiss Alps.

A masterfully atmospheric view of the English Lake District, featuring luminous water and the mist-shrouded peak of Skiddaw.

A dramatic neoclassical gouache painting featuring a solemn funeral procession within an immense, vaulted architectural space.

This striking 17th-century portrait features a young man in classical attire, defined by a vibrant blue drapery that contrasts beautifully with a warm, glowing background.

An extraordinary 18th-century Portuguese painting depicting a festive bridal procession with figures in ornate masquerade costumes.

This magnificent mid-18th-century court painting captures the grand spectacle of foreign dignitaries arriving at the Forbidden City.