Old World

A dignified 1614 self-portrait by Lorenz Strauch, featuring the striking contrast of a starched ruff collar and the tools of the artist's trade.

A spirited oil study by Peder Severin Krøyer, capturing a fellow artist with bold, textured brushwork.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age portrait featuring a woman in a striking millstone collar.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a contemplative gentleman by George Romney, featuring a sophisticated, moody palette.

A striking Dutch Golden Age self-portrait featuring the artist in a classic ruff collar.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Guillaume IV Castanier, masterfully rendered with dramatic light and luxurious textures.

An elegant 18th-century neoclassical portrait of a gentleman at his writing desk, rendered with refined detail.

A moody and atmospheric self-portrait by Mariano Fortuny, capturing a contemplative moment in rich, deep tones.

An elegant 17th-century portrait featuring the Duke of Buckingham in formal attire, attributed to the master Peter Paul Rubens.

A soulful and intimate masterpiece by Rembrandt, capturing Hendrickje Stoffels in a moment of quiet, warm-toned contemplation.

This evocative 17th-century portrait captures a musician in a moment of deep concentration, masterfully rendered with dramatic light.

An evocative 17th-century study by Rembrandt featuring a bearded man in a dramatic plumed beret.