Old World

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.

An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.

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.

A powerful neoclassical double portrait by Jacques-Louis David, capturing the solemn profiles of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara.

An exquisite 17th-century portrait of a young Queen Christina of Sweden in royal regalia.