Dramatic Bold

A vibrant 18th-century Pahari miniature depicting a dramatic siege scene from the Bhagavata Purana.

A sweeping 18th-century landscape capturing the atmospheric drama of a storm on the Ganges River.

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

A majestic 18th-century panoramic vista of Bilbao, featuring a celestial figure holding a banner over the city and river.

This magnificent Qing dynasty masterpiece by court painter Giuseppe Castiglione features a majestic white falcon amidst symbols of longevity and strength.

This detailed 1791 oil painting by Pierre-Antoine Demachy captures a moment of dramatic urban transformation in Revolutionary-era Paris.

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.

An evocative 18th-century landscape featuring the dramatic stone ruins of Pevensey Castle.

A stirring 18th-century maritime scene capturing the intensity of a naval engagement on the high seas.