Dramatic Bold

A magnificent display of 18th-century grandeur, capturing a lavish musical celebration in Rome's Teatro Argentina.

An elaborate and grand vision of an 18th-century art gallery showcasing the architectural wonders of Rome.

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the bustling maritime life and grand architecture of the Grand Canal.

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the quiet beauty of the lagoon islands under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.

A majestic late 18th-century French portrait featuring Madame Adélaïde in a vibrant red and silver ensemble.

An elegant 18th-century Venetian allegory celebrating the arts through luminous color and dramatic composition.

An exquisite 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in a striking, elaborately detailed blue and silver striped dress.

A grand eighteenth-century capriccio depicting the iconic monuments of ancient Rome in a dramatic, imaginary assembly.

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

This 1784 oil painting captures a momentary break in a storm, featuring a luminous rainbow over a lively English countryside scene.