Old World

An opulent and striking 17th-century portrait depicting the famed traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier in elaborate Eastern dress.

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait study featuring a striking subject and masterful use of light.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a scholar in traditional clerical attire, rendered with fine detail.

A refined 19th-century portrait featuring a woman in a flowing white dress set against an atmospheric twilight landscape.

A dignified and atmospheric late 19th-century self-portrait of Swiss artist Arnold Böcklin in his studio.

An elegant 1882 portrait by Richard Bergh featuring artist Julia Beck in a contemplative interior setting.

A masterfully lit study of age and character, this Dutch Golden Age tronie captures a moment of quiet contemplation.

A stately 17th-century portrait of Nils Bielke, rendered in the rich, authoritative style of the Swedish Baroque.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a sculptor in his studio, featuring a striking red cap and a contemplative atmosphere.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young nobleman in traditional Zeman costume.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, featuring a dignified figure in a serene pastoral setting.

A dignified self-portrait of artist George Sturm in a felt hat, capturing the focused gaze of a master at work.