Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in Court Dress
Giuseppe Castiglione
A majestic and detailed formal portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in full ceremonial court attire.
Old World
Heritage-rich works with formality and depth.
Portraiture, heritage detail, and classical composition make this style feel storied, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Old World Portraits
Family Portrait of Maharana Amar Singh I of Mewar
Unknown Artist
An exceptional 18th-century Mewar miniature painting depicting a royal courtly gathering with Maharana Amar Singh I.
Old World Portraits
Baldwin I of Flanders
Albrecht De Vriendt
This striking 19th-century portrait depicts Baldwin I of Flanders as a heroic figure set against a luminous gold-leaf background.
Old World Portraits
Doña Mariana Belsunse y Salasar
Pedro Díaz, José Joaquín Bermejo
An exquisite 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in a striking, elaborately detailed blue and silver striped dress.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Maria Theresa of Spain and Her Son in Polish Costume
Charles Beaubrun, Henri Beaubrun the younger
An opulent 17th-century double portrait showcasing the regal presence and extravagant textiles of the Spanish queen and her son.
Old World Portraits
Jalal al-Din Mirza
Mirza Abolhassan Khan Ghaffari
An exquisite 19th-century Persian portrait showcasing the detailed gold embroidery and regal bearing of Prince Jalal al-Din Mirza.