Old World

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

An elegant mid-19th-century portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing the subject's gentle expression with luminous brushwork.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of a woman in a luminous white satin gown.

A dignified, painterly portrait of Major-General Sir David Watson by renowned artist William Orpen.

A regal 19th-century portrait of María Francisca de Braganza adorned in elaborate ruby jewelry.

An elegant 17th-century royal portrait of Princess Mary, captured with masterful detail and a rich, warm palette.

This 19th-century portrait by Joaquín Domínguez Bécquer depicts the medieval Spanish king Alfonso X in full royal regalia.

A dignified 18th-century monochrome portrait of a naval captain in a decorative uniform.

A dignified 18th-century French portrait by Antoine Rivalz, featuring a nobleman in formal regalia.

An exquisite 17th-century portrait showcasing masterful detail in lace and textile work.

This 17th-century Flemish portrait captures a moment of quiet devotion with masterful attention to texture and light.