Old World

A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age portrait of a young man in exquisite attire set against a dramatic red backdrop and naval scene.

A majestic mid-19th-century portrait of a Spanish military leader in full ceremonial regalia.

A commanding 18th-century portrait of a naval officer in gleaming armor against a dramatic maritime backdrop.

A dignified seventeenth-century court portrait of Marie de' Medici featuring a striking lace collar.

A striking 18th-century portrait of John Phillippo Nighorus in rich Eastern attire.

A masterful 19th-century historical scene capturing Christopher Columbus before the Spanish royal court in rich, academic detail.

A heroic and dignified portrait of a young lieutenant in full Napoleonic regalia beside his mount.

A tender and grand 18th-century portrait of a mother with her children, accented by dramatic red silk and a colorful macaw.

A commanding and heroic full-length portrait of naval hero Captain William Peel amidst a dramatic battlefield scene.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young boy in a shimmering satin costume, set against a lush, atmospheric landscape.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a young midshipman, showcasing the refined brushwork of John Singleton Copley.