Coastal Classics
The Grand Canal from Palazzo Balbi towards the Rialto
Canaletto
An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the bustling maritime life and grand architecture of the Grand Canal.
Old World
Heritage-rich works with formality and depth.
Portraiture, heritage detail, and classical composition make this style feel storied, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition.
oil paint
The Miracle of the Little Spring
Rafael Ximeno y Planes
A dramatic 19th-century Spanish-Mexican masterpiece depicting the miraculous appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Equestrian & Animals
Le Comte d'Etchegoyen
Alfred Munnings
A spirited equestrian portrait of a military officer on a white horse, captured with Alfred Munnings' signature expressive brushwork.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Augustus before the Tomb of Alexander
Sébastien Bourdon
A masterful 17th-century historical painting by Sébastien Bourdon depicting the meeting of two great figures of antiquity amidst classical ruins.