Old World

A lively and detailed 18th-century theatrical scene by Johann Zoffany depicting three actors in mid-performance.

An elegant 18th-century royal portrait capturing the Empress in intricate lace and silk attire.

A grand and regal 18th-century portrait capturing the French Queen in a magnificent gold gown.

A refined 18th-century portrait capturing the elegance of a nobleman and his hunting hound amidst a grand estate.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

Dramatic chiaroscuro brings luminous life to this classical arrangement of summer fruit and glassware.

A grand, bustling scene of an 18th-century Venetian regatta, filled with ornate boats and classical architecture.

A dramatic Romanticist depiction of Mary, Queen of Scots, asserting her innocence upon hearing her death sentence.

A stately 17th-century portrait of a young aristocrat in ornate armor, masterfully rendered with rich detail and classical elegance.

An elegant 1810 portrait of Catherine Hubscher, showcasing the opulent textures of the French Empire style.